The Trump-Putin Summit: Israeli Opinion

US-Russia Presidential Summit in Alaska on August 15, 2025, and Israeli Public Opinion

A survey of 1,009 Israeli internet users aged 18 and older was conducted in late August 2025, providing a nationally representative sample of this population. The margin of error is ±2.9% at a 95% confidence level.

Key Findings:

  • 41% of Israelis knew about the summit but had no expectations; another 29% hadn’t heard of the meeting
  • Only 6% of those with expectations felt they were met
  • Religious groups are 9 points more optimistic about U.S.-Russia dialogue than secular respondents

Methodology:

  • Expert interviews: 14 specialists (August 10-12)
  • Public survey: 1,009 respondents with Geocartography Institute (August 20-30)
  • Margin of error: ±2.9% at 95% confidence level

Survey Results: