Success uncertain, but Israelis continue to back heroic' war with Iran

"A poll by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) earlier this month suggested overwhelming support for the war, with 93 percent of Jewish respondents backing the attack on Iran, an enemy the Israeli public has been told for years was intent upon their destruction."

"Much of Israeli society has supported the war with Iran in a similar manner to the backing given to the genocidal war on Gaza following the October 7 attack on southern Israel, Green said."

"Apart from the Palestinian parties, all of the opposition are united behind the war, Green said. On the one hand they're claiming they're for the war, but against [Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin] Netanyahu. At the same time, [they are] not"

Israeli society demonstrates overwhelming support for military action against Iran, with 93% of Jewish respondents backing the attack according to an Israel Democracy Institute poll. This widespread backing mirrors public support for the Gaza war following October 7. Anti-war activists face significant obstacles, including police intimidation and disruption of protests. The political opposition largely supports the war despite criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu, creating a paradox where opposition parties unite behind military action while maintaining political opposition. Palestinian parties remain the sole exception to this broad consensus. Activists attempting to organize peaceful demonstrations encounter police surveillance and right-wing counter-protesters, reflecting broader societal pressure against dissent.

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