A survey conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agam Institute between 17 and 20 June finds that 92.1 per cent of Israelis believe Iran either won or gained more from the recent Middle East conflict. The poll, which questioned 3,644 Israeli citizens aged 17 and above, also reports that 82.9 per cent feel the country’s long-term security has been weakened, and 86 per cent hold a negative view of the overall outcome. The findings come after the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.\n\nThe survey indicates a marked decline in public trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Nearly three-quarters of respondents, 72.5 per cent, say they disbelieve his claims that the military campaign achieved major gains and removed an existential threat, while 56.4 per cent rate his management as “failed” or “poor”. His approval rating has fallen to 29.4 per cent, down from 40.5 per cent in early March. Even among his right-wing electoral base, 93.1 per cent judge that Iran emerged stronger. Opposition to the US-Iran agreement stands at 63.2 per cent, with only 12.1 per cent in support, creating domestic political constraints for Netanyahu as he navigates a deal he did not sign.\n\nDespite the negative assessment of the war’s outcome, a parallel strain of opinion favours continued military action. The poll finds that 48.2 per cent of Israelis back renewed large-scale operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even at the risk of a confrontation with Washington; only 21 per cent oppose such a move. This sentiment persists amid reports of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations. In the United States, a separate Associated Press-NORC survey conducted 11–17 June shows that 65 per cent of American adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, with approval holding at roughly one-third, largely unchanged from earlier in his term.\n\nDiplomatic efforts now shift to Switzerland, where Iranian and American negotiators are expected to begin talks aimed at converting the temporary framework into a permanent accord. Tehran has signalled that Israeli military activity in Lebanon will be the “main” subject of the discussions, while also closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for reported Israeli strikes. Viewed from Jerusalem, the polling data highlights a domestic mood that could influence Netanyahu’s approach to both the diplomatic track with Iran and the military front with Hezbollah. The next round of negotiations was scheduled to commence this weekend but has already faced delays, with the fragile truce in Lebanon hanging in the balance.