A majority in the occupying state loses confidence in Netanyahu's government and supports a deal with Hamas.

A new opinion poll shows that 72% of Israelis support a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas, while 62% expressed a lack of confidence in Benjamin Netanyahu's government. This poll, conducted by the Lazar Institute for Research, included 509 adult Israelis, reflecting a significant decline in support for the government.

The poll results indicate that 62% of participants believe the current government does not enjoy public trust, while 27% said it does. Additionally, 11% indicated they do not know. These figures point to a major trust crisis facing the occupying government.

Furthermore, 72% of respondents supported a deal to bring back prisoners from the Gaza Strip, with 46% considering the deal should be comprehensive to end the genocide, while 26% believed it should be partial and urgent. In contrast, only 18% opposed reaching a deal.

These results contradict statements made by ministers in Netanyahu's government, as Settlement Minister Orit Strock claimed that the vast majority of the public in Israel sees the necessity to continue fighting. These statements reveal a gap between what the government says and what the public believes.

Netanyahu, who previously attacked polls showing support for a deal with Hamas, accused them of misleading public opinion. He considered that media channels' studios promote Hamas propaganda, reflecting his dissatisfaction with the poll results.

This poll comes at a time when pressure is increasing from families of Israeli prisoners to move forward with a deal that guarantees the release of their loved ones. Netanyahu has instructed to begin immediate negotiations for their release, alongside a plan to occupy what remains of the Gaza Strip.

Reports indicate that the American proposal for a ceasefire includes the redeployment of Israeli forces near the border to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, with a temporary ceasefire lasting 60 days. During this period, the exchange will be implemented in two phases.

Despite this, Tel Aviv continues its military plan to occupy what remains of the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions. Since the beginning of the aggression on October 7, 2023, the occupation has committed genocide in Gaza, resulting in the martyrdom of over 62,000 Palestinians.