We haven’t previously noticed such public and media interest in the lives and aspirations of Syrians.
Previously, the news focused on the Israeli-Syrian-Lebanese conflict and wars.
But today we find a growing interest among Israelis to learn the truth about the Syrians.
The Times of Israel published an article titled – Syrians Want Democracy, But Sharaa Is Not Meeting their Aspirations –
The popular newspaper reported on growing dissatisfaction with Sharaa in Syria.
A new poll conducted in June 2026 by the Syrian organization “Syria in Transition,” which surveyed 900 people in Damascus, Rural Damascus, and Homs, reveals a worrying picture of increasing dissatisfaction with the performance of President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his government.
According to the poll, only 20% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the government’s performance in June, compared to 25% in April, while the percentage of those opposed to the government rose from 44% to 52%.
At the same time, the percentage of Syrians who believe the country is headed in the wrong direction increased from 30% to 46%.
while only 25% believe Syria is headed in the right direction after the fall of the Assad regime.
A new poll conducted in Syria reveals a worrying picture of growing dissatisfaction with the performance of President al-Sharaa and his government.
with only 25% believing the country is headed in the right direction.
According to the author, these figures reflect deep disappointment with the new authority, which is also manifested in severe economic hardship.
79% of respondents reported struggling to meet their financial obligations and cope with the rising cost of living in recent months.
The poll also reveals significant gaps in the sense of security and satisfaction with the rule of law and public services, particularly in impoverished areas, where satisfaction rates have plummeted to single digits.
However, the poll also reveals a positive and encouraging aspect: approximately 70% of respondents, specifically 68%, support teaching democratic values in schools.
The author believes this result indicates a deep desire for structural change and democratic transition, even if the current government has not yet succeeded in meeting expectations.
The People’s Assembly, established in place of the Syrian parliament, also enjoys extremely low public trust. Only 14% believe it represents the people, while a mere 10% think it will influence the decision-making process.
The survey also reveals a positive and encouraging aspect: 68% of respondents support teaching democratic values in schools, which the author sees as an indication of a deep desire for structural change and democratic transition.
The author concludes that this survey suggests that the regime and its government face a significant challenge: the erosion of public trust. Meanwhile, the economic burden is placing immense pressure on Syrians who had anticipated changes and reforms that have yet to materialize.
The author believes that if this trend continues, the new Syrian regime will find it extremely difficult to impose order within Syria and to confront the escalating crime, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling.
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