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Poll: 68% of Israelis Favor Hostage Recovery Over Military Action

4/11/2025

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Trump Promotes Hostage Negotiations

A recent poll shows that nearly half of Israelis, 49%, question the possibility of freeing hostages while dismantling Hamas. With a strong preference for hostage recovery, 68% of respondents prioritize this over military action. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump highlighted advancements in negotiations, despite criticism of Israel's military strategy from former Air Force personnel.

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Reservists Demand Ceasefire

Nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists and veterans are urgently demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that military actions jeopardize the lives of hostages held by Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu has responded by threatening to dismiss active-duty personnel who signed the call, claiming it threatens national security. Meanwhile, public opinion is shifting towards favoring negotiations over continued conflict.

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Trump Promotes Hostage Negotiations

A recent poll shows that nearly half of Israelis, 49%, question the possibility of freeing hostages while dismantling Hamas. With a strong preference for hostage recovery, 68% of respondents prioritize this over military action. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump highlighted advancements in negotiations, despite criticism of Israel's military strategy from former Air Force personnel.

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