Poll Finds 82% Israelis Support Expelling Palestinians from Gaza

Recent polling data reveals a stark rise in support among Israeli Jews for the forcible displacement and expulsion of Palestinians, with 82% favoring the removal of Palestinians from Gaza and 56% supporting the expulsion of Palestinian citizens within Israel, marking a significant increase from earlier surveys. The poll also indicates that nearly half of Israelis support the killing of all Palestinians in Gaza, with far-right extremist views more prevalent among younger Israelis and religious groups. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert characterized the conflict as a "war of extermination," highlighting the severity of the violence against civilians. Meanwhile, political figures like former Justice Minister Yossi Beilin warn that Israel risks becoming a pariah state due to ongoing war policies, noting that a majority of Israelis want the conflict to end. Palestinian and Israeli leaders alike emphasize the futility of the ongoing violence, with calls for political change and peace efforts, despite deeply entrenched hostilities and differing perspectives on the conflict. In the broader region, a significant portion of Syrians show openness to peace with Israel, viewing normalization as a potential path to economic and security improvements despite longstanding distrust.