Jewish Israelis Increasingly Oppose Palestinian State Post-Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Jewish Israelis increasingly oppose a Palestinian state post-Oct. 7.
- Support for a peace agreement with Palestinians has significantly declined.
- Attachment to Judea and Samaria and Israeli control has strengthened.
- Attitudes have shifted across the political spectrum, including the center.
- Support for the Gaza disengagement has also decreased.
A new comparative survey by the 'Bithonistim' movement reveals a significant shift in the attitudes of the Jewish Israeli public regarding a Palestinian state and a political settlement since the October 7th attacks. The poll indicates a decline in support for a Palestinian state and a peace agreement, alongside a strengthened attachment to Judea and Samaria, settlement, and Israeli control over the territory.
Specifically, support for the idea that a Palestinian state would be a disaster for Israel rose from 31% in September 2023 to 52% in August 2026. Concurrently, the proportion of respondents who believe Israel should attempt to reach an agreement with a "serious Palestinian leadership" dropped from 52% before the war to 31% today. Researchers noted that while support for a settlement has diminished, nearly a third of respondents still express openness to pursuing an agreement under specific trust and security conditions.
Researchers highlighted that these evolving views are not confined to the traditional right-wing political spectrum, with similar sentiments now being expressed by individuals in the political center. This indicates a deeper societal debate shift since the war began.
The survey also found a change in attitudes towards the Gaza disengagement. Support for the 2005 withdrawal being a correct step decreased from 49% in September 2023 to 36% in August 2026. This finding, coupled with responses to questions about territory and sovereignty, suggests a growing emphasis among respondents on maintaining Israeli presence and control in the territories.
