The survey, conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute, also revealed that most Jewish Israelis feel safe during the war, while most Arab Israelis feel unprotected.
Zamir's comments came as there was a flurry of messages from top Israeli defense officials about the next stage in the conflict with Hezbollah, with some emphasizing a graduated escalation.
“Regime change may be a consequence of the operation; it does not necessarily have to be part of the military campaign itself,” Sa'ar said.
While Israel has required buildings since 1969 to include a communal shelter and buildings from 1993 to include safe rooms, over half of Israeli homes did not have them in 2024.
The soldiers, some seven officers and reservists, all in uniform, were met by commanders from the ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda battalion who forbade them from entering.
It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.
Kisch made the remarks after conducting a situational assessment at the Nahariya Municipality in the North, almost two weeks after the shutdown of schools, daycares, and kindergartens nationwide.
The veteran 29-year-old forward, who currently plays her club basketball in Greece with Olympiacos, spoke about national team pride, her international career and the future of women’s basketball.
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns across the country, Israeli authorities have temporarily restricted public gatherings and large events in many areas.
According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the decision followed a comprehensive review of the evidence, legal considerations, and procedural circumstances surrounding the case.
Hezbollah terrorists launched about 200 rockets against northern Israel in a single barrage on Wednesday night, according to public broadcaster KAN News.
