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A significant majority of the Israeli public believes that former U.S. President Donald Trump played a key role in securing the recent hostage-ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to a survey published by the Israel Democracy Institute on Tuesday.
The poll found that 72.5% of respondents agreed with Trump’s assertion that he was responsible for the deal. Breaking down the numbers, 29.5% were certain that Trump was correct in making the claim, while 43% thought he was likely responsible.
In contrast, 13% of respondents believed that the former U.S. president was incorrect, with 7% stating this with certainty. Another 7.5% expressed no opinion on the matter.
The hostage-ceasefire deal, signed earlier this month, involved the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for a temporary pause in hostilities.
The agreement was reached after weeks of international negotiations, with the United States playing a prominent role in diplomatic efforts.
Concerns Over U.S. Pressure on Israel
The survey also revealed concerns among Israelis regarding potential U.S. pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
An identical 72.5% of respondents believed that if Israel’s coalition did not align with Trump’s broader Middle East agenda—such as normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia—the country could face pressure or sanctions from a future Trump administration.
Of those respondents, 26% rated the chances of this happening as “very high,” while 46.5% saw the likelihood as “fairly high.” Meanwhile, 15% believed the chances were “fairly low,” 4% said there was “no chance at all,” and 8.5% were uncertain.
The findings come amid growing speculation over Trump’s potential return to the White House following the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
His administration was known for its staunch support of Israel, having brokered the Abraham Accords, which established diplomatic ties between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
As Israel continues to navigate its security challenges, the survey results indicate that many Israelis still view Trump as a key diplomatic figure whose influence could shape future regional developments.