Summary
A new poll from Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that while many Israelis are tired of the ongoing conflict with Iran, most do not support a ceasefire with Tehran. The poll finds that a large portion of Israelis feel that neither Iran nor Hezbollah has been weakened by the recent conflicts, and public opinion is split on whether or not to continue military actions.
Key Facts
- The conflict with Iran has lasted for two and a half years, with recent missile attacks affecting Israeli neighborhoods.
- An Iranian missile killed a Filipino carer in Tel Aviv, marking the first Israeli fatality in the conflict.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem conducted a poll with 1,312 Israeli respondents about their views on the Iran conflict.
- Two-thirds of those polled oppose the current truce with Iran.
- Respondents expressed feelings of despair, confusion, and anger, with "hope" being a less common sentiment.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated goals of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and eliminating their missile capabilities.
- There is a split in public opinion: 39.5% believe attacks on Iran should continue, while 41.4% support the ceasefire.
- The poll shows a division between the Jewish and Arab populations in Israel regarding support for continued conflict versus a ceasefire.
