Poll: A Quarter of Israelis Feel Secure Amidst Regional Threats
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Only 25% of Israelis feel secure from a repeat of the October 7th attack.
- 56% of Israelis live in fear of a similar event occurring.
- Fear is higher among opposition voters but present in Netanyahu's bloc.
- Likud supporters reported different sentiments regarding security fears.
- The poll surveyed 553 adults with a margin of error of +/- 4%.
A recent poll indicates that only a quarter of Israelis feel secure and do not fear a repeat of the October 7th attack within the next decade. Conversely, 56% of respondents expressed ongoing anxiety about such an event. The survey, conducted by Kantar on September 27th among 553 adults, revealed that fear is more prevalent among opposition voters, though a majority within Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc also expressed concern. Notably, respondents identifying as Likud supporters showed different results, with the article expressing a hope that they are correct in their assessment. The poll also referenced a statement from an officer who declared the war's opening, who did not rule out a repeat of the October 7th events on the seam line. Israeli soldiers have been active in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria, Iran, and across the Middle East. The margin of error for the survey is plus or minus 4%.
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