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Survey: Most Israelis Support Temporary Military Rule in Gaza

(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) A new public opinion survey of Jewish and Arab Israelis by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs reveals that a majority (52%) support an Israeli takeover of Gaza and the imposition of a temporary military administration after the war, on the condition that all hostages have been released. Only 4% believe Hamas should remain in power, while 12% support a Palestinian technocratic government to govern Gaza as Hamas continues to operate behind the scenes. Among the Jewish respondents, 64% prefer temporary military rule, while among Arab respondents, 41% are undecided and 20% favor a technocratic model. 64% of Israelis are opposed to establishing a Palestinian state along the 1967 lines. Only 8% support a Palestinian state without conditions, and 17% would support it under conditions such as recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and being demilitarized. 77% of Jews oppose a Palestinian state, while 34% of Arabs support a Palestinian state without conditions and an additional 26% support it under certain conditions. 58% of Israelis oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state even in exchange for normalization with Saudi Arabia. 76% of Israelis support taking further action against Iran if it tries to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic capabilities, while 13% oppose any future action. 77% of Jewish respondents fear a repeat of an October 7-style massacre - from West Bank Arabs. Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center, said, "The strong support for temporary military rule and overwhelming opposition to a Palestinian state - even in exchange for possible normalization - reflect a deeply rooted understanding since the terrible massacre of October 7: Israeli security takes precedence over any diplomatic process."
2025-07-17 00:00:00
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