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Public Morale Shifts Amid Operation Roaring Lion's Impact
3/8/2026
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Story summary
- Public morale among Israelis shifted after Operation Roaring Lion began on March 1, 2026.
- Concern for personal safety rose from 22% to nearly 45%.
- Concern for national security increased from about one-third to nearly 50%.
- Trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is higher among Jewish Israelis (74%) than among Arab Israelis (16%).
- Support for the operation is highest among Jewish Israelis at 93%, compared with 26% among Arab Israelis.
