In brief
In the wake of ongoing warfare involving Iran, a poll conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem indicates that although Israelis are feeling weary from conflict, the majority oppose a ceasefire. Voices from those affected reflect a deep sense of confusion and despair about the future, illustrating the complexities of public sentiment amidst geopolitical tensions.
Standing next to the blown-out windows and cracked walls of her apartment in Tel Aviv, Liat Zvi voices an exasperation many Israelis say they feel.
It's depressing… we've been in war for two and a half years and this just feels like another round, she sighs.
Six weeks ago, her central neighbourhood was among the many locations where Tehran delivered its response to US-Israeli attacks.
An Iranian missile evaded Israel's multi-tiered air defence and smashed into a residential building, killing 32-year-old carer Mary Anne Velasquez de Vera from the Philippines.
This was the first fatality in Israel during the war with Iran – a conflict that's currently on a precarious pause.
Now, like many of her fellow Israelis, Zvi is asking herself what this conflict actually achieved for her country and is finding it hard to contemplate what happens next.
New polling by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem points to a war-weariness among Israelis. But it also suggests two thirds oppose the current tentative truce between Washington and Tehran.
The majority surveyed said they believed neither Iran nor Hezbollah in Lebanon had been severely weakened by the recent US and Israeli bombardment.
Polling suggests the public is divided on whether Israel should continue to strike Iran. Some 39.5% support continued attacks, while 41.4% believe the ceasefire should be respected.
On specific sentiments, a third of respondents cited despair when asked to describe their emotions, followed by confusion and anger. Only a minority expressed feelings of hope.
Polling reflects a social divide; while the majority of Jewish respondents support military action, a significant 61% of Arab respondents favored a ceasefire at the beginning of the conflict.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has spoken of ongoing achievements and insists that Israel is changing the landscape of the Middle East, yet critics argue he has failed to achieve key goals of the military campaign.
With elections on the horizon, Netanyahu's handling of the conflict appears to have affected his popularity, with some polls indicating a tight race between his coalition and opposition parties.
As tensions in the region remain high and negotiations continue, many Israelis like Zvi grapple with uncertainty about the future.
