An interesting poll released this week suggests that a majority of Americans don’t believe the recent National Intelligence Estimate on Iran.

That estimate, a sharp reversal from earlier assessments, set off shock waves in Israel, where officials disputed the finding that Iran gave up its nuclear weapons program in 2003.

Apparently a majority of Americans agree with leaders in Jerusalem; according to a survey by The Israel Project, 51 percent of those questioned say they “strongly” disbelieve the U.S. assessment that Iran has ended work on nuclear weapons.

Asked about British intelligence estimates that claims Iran is continuing its weapons program, 67 percent said they “strongly” or “somewhat” believe that assessment over U.S. estimates.

And 75 percent of respondents say they have heard “a great deal” or “some” about the NIE report – which is more than the 69 percent who could name the Vice President of the United States in a Pew Center poll earlier this year. 69 percent said Iran should be prevented from further nuclear research.

While the report suggested Americans were paying attention when the government announced the recent Iran report, it indicates less awareness of the recent Annapolis peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

Asked if they have heard, seen or read anything about the conference, 28 percent said “nothing at all” and 33 percent said “just a little.”

And 55 percent said an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement would have “not much of an impact” on terrorism around the world.

The Israel Project, which continues to push for stronger sanctions and divestment aimed at Iran, trumpeted the public’s skepticism about the Iran intelligence report.

“The public views Iran as a threat and even after the NIE, they strongly support intensifying sanctions and diplomatic measures,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, founder and president of the group. "This is good news as there is still time to use the power of the purse for peace.”