A majority of Israelis now support the maintenance of military buffer zones and a security presence in strategic areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank, according to a new survey by the Jewish Center for Public Affairs (JCFA).
The poll indicates that the public views these measures as essential lessons from the October 7, 2023, attacks, prioritizing defensible borders over immediate withdrawal.
Approximately 65% of respondents expressed distrust in international forces to replace Israeli security roles, citing historical precedents such as the Oslo Accords and the Gaza disengagement as failures.
The survey also reveals deep skepticism toward international security guarantees.
Approximately 65% of respondents expressed distrust in international forces to replace Israeli security roles, citing historical precedents such as the Oslo Accords and the Gaza disengagement as failures.
This sentiment suggests that any future diplomatic framework relying on multinational peacekeeping or international oversight faces significant domestic political headwinds.
This shift in public opinion occurs against a backdrop of escalating casualties and regional instability.