Public morale in Israel has shifted sharply since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion and the outbreak of war with Iran on March 1, 2026, according to a new nationwide study of 3,217 adults. The survey, initially designed to assess general public attitudes, captured significant changes in perceptions of safety and security after the conflict began.

Concern for personal safety nearly doubled, rising from about 22 percent before the war to almost 45 percent afterward. Worries about national security also increased substantially, with nearly half of respondents expressing high concern compared to roughly one-third prior to the conflict.

Despite heightened fears, optimism about the country's future grew. Around 50 percent of Israelis expressed a positive outlook after the war began, up from 37 percent beforehand, indicating a rise in national resilience. Support for the military action against Iran stood at 63 percent, while 24 percent opposed it and 13 percent remained undecided.