Poll: Most Israelis believe in curbs on protest and prayer amid pandemic

A Channel 12 survey indicates a majority of Israelis believe in both shutting down synagogues over the upcoming holidays and in limiting demonstrations.

It says 60% favor closing synagogues over Yom Kippur, and 32% say there is no need. Meanwhile, 70% back limits on protests, while 22% are opposed.

A plurality of respondents (48%) believe the public is responsible for the spiraling virus rates, while 42% say the government is to blame.

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