Poll shows that majority of Israelis want Netanyahu to quit
(MENAFN) A recent poll conducted by Channel 12 indicates that nearly 75percentof Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should resign, largely due to his government’s perceived failures during the Hamas attack on October 7. Among those surveyed, 44percentare calling for his immediate departure, while 28percentsuggest he should step down once the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) complete their military operations in Gaza.
Since the outbreak of conflict, Israeli citizens have organized numerous protests against Netanyahu’s leadership, demanding a ceasefire and urging the government to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The October 7 attack, executed by Hamas and allied Palestinian militants, targeted Israeli military bases, villages, and farming communities, catching the IDF off guard and leading to chaotic scenes where civilians had to defend themselves or flee.
The Israeli media characterized the incident as a "devastating intelligence failure." Reports from Channel 12 highlighted that the military had not adequately maintained its communication systems along the Gaza border. Furthermore, The New York Times revealed that Israeli intelligence had been aware of Hamas’s plans for the attack more than a year prior but deemed them too unrealistic to pose a serious threat.
In light of these failures, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called for the establishment of a state commission to investigate the government's shortcomings in responding to the October 7 raid. However, Netanyahu has countered that such an inquiry should only commence after the ongoing conflict concludes.
This situation reflects a growing discontent among the Israeli public, with many questioning the effectiveness of their leadership during a critical and tumultuous period. As calls for accountability increase, the future of Netanyahu's government remains uncertain amidst widespread protests and public outcry.
Since the outbreak of conflict, Israeli citizens have organized numerous protests against Netanyahu’s leadership, demanding a ceasefire and urging the government to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The October 7 attack, executed by Hamas and allied Palestinian militants, targeted Israeli military bases, villages, and farming communities, catching the IDF off guard and leading to chaotic scenes where civilians had to defend themselves or flee.
The Israeli media characterized the incident as a "devastating intelligence failure." Reports from Channel 12 highlighted that the military had not adequately maintained its communication systems along the Gaza border. Furthermore, The New York Times revealed that Israeli intelligence had been aware of Hamas’s plans for the attack more than a year prior but deemed them too unrealistic to pose a serious threat.
In light of these failures, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called for the establishment of a state commission to investigate the government's shortcomings in responding to the October 7 raid. However, Netanyahu has countered that such an inquiry should only commence after the ongoing conflict concludes.
This situation reflects a growing discontent among the Israeli public, with many questioning the effectiveness of their leadership during a critical and tumultuous period. As calls for accountability increase, the future of Netanyahu's government remains uncertain amidst widespread protests and public outcry.
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