A Channel 13 poll finds that only 22 percent of respondents expressed trust in the government, while 75% said they have confidence in the Israel Defense Forces.
Public trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands at just 29%, while 47% express confidence in IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Confidence in the abilities of Defense Minister Israel Katz stands at just 24%.
Pollsters also asked respondents how they define victory in the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip — 68% say it will only be achieved with the return of all the hostages, 12% say it will see the annexation of Gaza and the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the Strip, 4% say border residents returning to their homes will be the definition of victory, 8% say it will see the establishment of a moderate Palestinian leadership in Gaza other than Hamas, and 8% say they don’t know.
The outlet does not publish details on the methodology or margin of error for the poll.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip on November 19, 2024. (Itai Bet-On/GPO)
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