A new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) found that a substantial majority of Jewish Israelis—72%—oppose “under any circumstances” withdrawing to the Gaza border without maintaining a security perimeter inside the Strip.
That figure is up from 68% last year.
At the same time, support for a full military takeover of the Gaza Strip and its administration by the IDF is rising, with the move now supported by 36% of Jewish Israelis, up from 27% last year.
The political divide, however, is significant: 62% of right-wing voters support a takeover, while 91% of left-wing voters strongly oppose it. Overall opposition to the move remains unchanged at 46%.
The Israeli public is sharply divided over whether Israel is winning the war. Forty percent feel that Israel is winning or has won, compared with 37% who feel the opposite.
The data show that a sense of victory is identified almost exclusively with the right: 77% of right-wing voters gave Israel’s victory a high rating. On the left, that figure is 0%.
Regarding the surge in antisemitism worldwide, 47% of Israelis and 57% of Jewish Israelis believe that Israel should not change its policies at all in response.
In addition, 44% of Jewish Israelis completely reject any connection between Israeli policy and the rise in antisemitism, while 58% of Arab Israelis believe that Israeli policy is mainly responsible for the surge.
(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
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The data shows a clear consensus among Jewish Israelis: security is non-negotiable. The idea that Israel should withdraw without a secure perimeter, especially after recent events, is a non-starter for most. This isn’t about politics; it’s about survival.
The division on whether Israel is winning the war is concerning. Victory isn’t just about military gains; it’s about restoring a sense of safety and deterring future attacks. When nearly 40% feel the opposite, it signals a deeper struggle for public confidence.
And the notion that Israel should change its policies due to rising antisemitism is a dangerous one. As the poll shows, most Jewish Israelis reject that link. Blaming the victim for the hatred of the aggressor only emboldens those who seek to harm us. It’s a deflection from the true source of antisemitism, which has existed long before any modern Israeli policy.