Support For Netanyahus Plan

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Netanyahu's Gamble: Israeli Public Opinion on the Gaza Conflict

Support for Netanyahu's Plan

According to a recent poll, 62% of Israelis support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for dealing with the Gaza conflict. Only 16% of respondents expressed any opposition to the plan. Support for the plan was strongest among older Israelis.

Netanyahu's Gamble

Netanyahu has gambled that a strong Hamas but not too strong would keep the peace and reduce pressure for a Palestinian state. However, the ongoing violence in Gaza has raised questions about the wisdom of his strategy.

Public Anger

In the days after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, there was widespread anger in Israel at Netanyahu and the Israeli government for failing to prevent the attack. This anger has since subsided somewhat, but it is still a factor in Israeli public opinion.

Conclusion

Netanyahu's gamble on a strong but not too strong Hamas has led to mixed results. While the Israeli public still supports his plan, the ongoing violence in Gaza has raised questions about its effectiveness. It remains to be seen whether Netanyahu will be able to maintain public support for his strategy in the long term.

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