2. 2
Methodology
On behalf of The Israel Project, Public Opinion
Strategies conducted a national survey of N=402
Spanish-Speaking Hispanic American Adults.
The survey was administered online and was
conducted February 28-March 6, 2012. The survey
has a margin of error of +4.89%.

4. 4
And, which of the following information sources are the most significant
in shaping your views on the Middle East?
71%
5%
4%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
TV news
TV is overwhelmingly the #1 source of
information for the Spanish-speaking
community on this issue.
Newspapers
The Internet
Your own religious beliefs
Radio news
Family and friends
Community or political leaders
Schools or universities
Lectures or events

6. 6
21%
8%
25%
21%
Total
Israel Palestinians
Spanish-speaking Hispanics are mixed about who
the U.S. should support in the conflict. Those who
take a position support Israel better than 2-to-1.
Now, thinking about the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the
Middle East, please tell me whether, in general, you think America should be...
A strong supporter of Israel, a supporter of Israel, a supporter of the Palestinians
...or... a strong supporter of the Palestinians?
Total U.S. Voters*
Israel: 57%
Palestinians: 6%
English Language Hispanics*
Israel: 48%
Palestinians: 3%
*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including
N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.
Neither Don’t Know

7. 7
31%
49%
Total
Land Ideology/Religion
These Spanish-language adults believe the
conflict is more about ideology/religion.
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is REALLY ABOUT LAND. Once agreements are
reached on how to divide Jerusalem and establishing borders, the two sides can achieve a peace
agreement. ...or…
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is ABOUT IDEOLOGY AND RELIGION. The two
sides can achieve a peace agreement only when they acknowledge each other’s right to exist.
Total U.S. Voters*
Land: 25%
Ideology/Religion: 69%
English Language Hispanics*
Land: 25%
Ideology/Religion: 70%
*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including
N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

8. 8
When Hispanic adults are presented
with two different world views...
Please tell me which of the following two descriptions better fits your view of the world...
Is your view of the world that...
...or is your view of the world that...
If different people and cultures spent more time
getting to know one another and communicating
about our problems, we could all get along.
The world is a place where some people’s values
just aren’t the same as ours and we need to
protect ourselves from terrorists and extremists
who would destroy our way of life

9. 9
37%
12%
40%
Total
Communicate Protect Ourselves
Spanish-language adults believe
“we could all get along.”
WE COULD ALL GET ALONG
VS.
WE NEED TO PROTECT OURSELVES
Both
Total U.S. Voters*
Communicate: 51%
Protect Ourselves: 44%
English Language Hispanics*
Communicate: 47%
Protect Ourselves: 48%
*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including
N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

10. 10
43% 40%
Total
How much have you seen, read or heard recently regarding the military
conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip?
A Lot/Some Not Much/Nothing
There’s not much recall about recent
events in Gaza and little difference from
the national sample.
Total U.S. Voters*
A Lot/Some: 46%
Not Much/Nothing: 54%
English Language Hispanics*
A Lot/Some: 47%
Not Much/Nothing: 51%
*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including
N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

11. 11
22%
17%
17%
12%
12%
12%
11%
10%
7%
5%
2%
Israel is a partner with the U.S. in our fight against
terrorism
Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East
“Which TWO of the following are the best reasons
why the United States SHOULD support Israel?”
% Combined Choice
Israel shares our values including the freedom of
speech, religion, press and the right to vote
God gave the land to the Jews who had lived there
for thousands of years
Israel is under threat from Iran, a country that
wants to wipe Israel off the map
Israel is working for peace for both sides
Israeli citizens are vulnerable to terrorist attacks
Israel leads on alternative energy that can reduce
U.S. dependence on foreign oil
Israel is an economic partner of the U.S., helping to
create American jobs
During the Arab Spring it is a country in the Middle
East that we can rely on
Israel uses innovation and technology to invent
things that help us in the United States

13. 13
63%
38%
35%
30%
29%
8%
Iran’s nuclear program**
The Arab Spring**
A developing China*
The situation with Iran*
Muslim Extremism*
Respondents overwhelmingly view Iran’s
nuclear program as a “very big” threat to the
U.S., outranking all other foreign policy threats.
Please tell me whether you think each of the following is a very big threat, a
moderate threat, not much of a threat or no threat at all to the United States.
The economic crisis in Europe**
% Very Big Threat
*Asked of Sample A, N=191 **Asked of Sample B, N=211

14. 14
68%
52%
11%
35%
Total* Total**
Now, as you may know, the United States has imposed strong economic and
trade sanctions on Iran to try to discourage Iran's nuclear program...
Support
51%
Strongly
More than two-thirds support U.S. sanctions,
majority think they will be effective.
*Asked of Sample A, N=191
Oppose Likely Not Likely
**Asked of Sample B, N=211
23%
Very 10%
Not At All
Generally speaking, do you support
or oppose these sanctions?
How likely do you think it is that
sanctions and diplomacy will
prevent Iran’s development of
nuclear capabilities?

15. 15
69%
65%
13%
17%
Total Total
Now I am going to read you a series of actions that can be taken with regard to Iran if
they do not stop their nuclear program. After I read each one, please tell me whether
you support or oppose that action...
Support
Support for both direct talks with Iran to negotiate,
and expanded sanctions.
Direct talks with Iran to
negotiate over its
nuclear program
Oppose
Expanded economic and
diplomatic sanctions
55%
Strongly 39%
Strongly
Support Oppose