Almost half of Jewish Israelis support making IDF a professional army

Poll finds most Israelis are impressed by the IDF's capabilities and moral conduct but are concerned over its treatment of conscripts, prompting support for professional army

Poll: Almost half of Jewish Israelis support making IDF a professional army (Times of Israel)
New biennial survey by Israel Democracy Institute also finds military generally considered to be ethical, good at its job, bad with its money and middling at gender equality

Alarming new poll shows what Israelis think of the army (Haaretz)
Most Israelis are impressed by the IDF's capabilities and moral conduct during war, but concerns over its treatment of conscripts is driving the highest ever support for a professional army

Israelis say IDF good at combat, bad at administration: survey (Jerusalem Post)
While the performance of the army with regards to defending the state of Israel received high marks, internal affairs at the IDF were met with scepticism and greater disapproval.

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Photo: Reservists in a military exercise, in September (Amir Levy)