Poll Reveals 60% of Zionist Settlers Perceive Threats of Civil War
A recent survey has revealed that 60% of Israelis concur with warnings regarding the potential for an imminent civil conflict. At the same time, food insecurity is impacting 1.5 million settlers, leading to considerable economic setbacks in the occupied territories.
Channel 7 has highlighted findings from a survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute, known as the “Israeli Society Index.” This survey examined the responses of Israelis to comments made by former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, who cautioned about the possibility of a civil war in Israel, according to a report by the Al Mayadeen English website.
A recent survey has highlighted the differing perspectives among Israelis regarding the warnings issued by Aharon Barak. Findings indicate that 27% of respondents agreed with Barak, affirming he “was right” in his cautions. Meanwhile, 33% recognized his concerns but felt he “exaggerated a little,” acknowledging that a real threat does exist. Contrastingly, 21% of those surveyed perceived Barak’s warnings as an overstatement, believing that the likelihood of a civil war is minimal. Additionally, 16% of participants dismissed the notion entirely, seeing “no danger of a civil war in Israel.”
The survey further investigated public sentiment on the legitimacy surrounding the potential dismissal of the Shin Bet chief and whether governmental authorities ought to adhere to Supreme Court decisions should they intervene in the matter. A slim majority, accounting for 51% of respondents, expressed the view that “there should be no interference in the dismissal.”
As Passover approaches, a period traditionally emphasizing unity, Dr. Shuki Friedman, Director General of the Jewish People Policy Institute, remarked that recent data reveals significant concerns among Israelis about the possibility of intensifying internal conflict.
A recent report by the Leket Israel Association has disclosed that 1.5 million Israelis are grappling with food insecurity while the nation saw 2.6 million tons of food wasted in 2023. This wastage, estimated to be worth approximately 24.3 billion shekels (around $7 billion), represents a 3% rise compared to the previous year, underlining an escalating crisis within Israel’s food industry.
According to official data, food loss accounts for 1.3% of the nation’s production, equating to 38% of the total food output in Israel.
