Majority of Israelis Back Ceasefire Deal for Safe Return of Gaza Hostages

A new poll conducted by Lazar Research and Panel4All shows that 74% of Israelis support a comprehensive deal to secure the return of all hostages from Gaza, even if it requires halting the fighting. Among opposition voters, 84% support this approach, while 57% of coalition voters agree. The poll also found that 61% of Israelis believe the IDF should remain stationed near the Syrian border until the situation stabilizes. The survey also highlights changes in Israel’s political scene, with Naftali Bennett’s party gaining one mandate and Likud dropping two. The opposition bloc now has a stable majority of 66 seats compared to the coalition’s 44.

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