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Israeli public opinion diverges on continuing Hezbollah campaign despite US-Iran ceasefire

Apr 13, 2026 12:55 PM CT Israel public opinion,hezbollah,israeli politics,ceasefire,lebanon

Summary

A recent poll indicates that 80% of Jewish Israelis support continuing military operations against Hezbollah, even if it risks friction with the United States following a reported US-Iran ceasefire. In contrast, Arab citizens of Israel show significantly lower support for continued fighting. This internal political divide highlights potential constraints on Israeli leadership regarding de-escalation and the sustainability of the current military posture in Lebanon.

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Some 80% of Israeli Jews think army should carry on campaign amid US-Iran ceasefire, even if it means friction with Washington, according to poll conducted since truce The post Jewish Israelis, by large margin, support continued fighting Hezbollah; Arabs don’t appeared first on The Times of...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Jewish majority supports continued fighting against Hezbollah; Arab minority opposes it.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Subject of continued military campaign supported by majority of Israeli Jews.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as a potential friction point if Israel continues fighting despite a US-Iran ceasefire.

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