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Netanyahu's Trust Plummets Amid Gaza Conflict, Survey Reveals

7/2/2025

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A recent survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals a striking lack of faith in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with only 40% of Israelis trusting his leadership during the ongoing military actions in Gaza. In contrast, military figures like Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Mossad director David Barnea enjoy significantly higher trust levels at 68.5% and 67%, respectively. Among Palestinian citizens, trust in Netanyahu plummets to a mere 10%.

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A recent survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals a striking lack of faith in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with only 40% of Israelis trusting his leadership during the ongoing military actions in Gaza. In contrast, military figures like Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Mossad director David Barnea enjoy significantly higher trust levels at 68.5% and 67%, respectively. Among Palestinian citizens, trust in Netanyahu plummets to a mere 10%.