More Israelis want the war to end - driven by fears for hostages, rather than Gaza
Summary
More Israelis want the war in Gaza to end, mainly because of concerns about the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, not primarily due to the situation in Gaza. Although a small number of Israelis, like Amit Hevrony, are calling for peace and raising awareness about the suffering in Gaza, most Israelis believe the government should barely consider Gaza's plight when making decisions.Key Facts
- The war in Gaza started after a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, resulting in about 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 hostages.
- At least 54,607 Palestinians have died since then, according to Gaza's health ministry, which is controlled by Hamas. The UN estimates over a quarter of these are children.
- Amit Hevrony and other Israeli peace activists face hostility when they protest for peace.
- Many Israelis are concerned about the 54 Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, with varying numbers reported as deceased.
- The Israel Democracy Institute found that 67% of Israelis believe Gaza's suffering should have little impact on government war decisions.
- Support for the war effort is decreasing, with fewer Israelis backing military action in Gaza.
- Some activists are trying to raise awareness by showing pictures of affected Gaza children during protests.
- There is a belief among some Israelis that the government and media shield them from the full impact of the war on Gaza's civilian population.
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