As the international community talks about a cease fire Israel's most prominent television station conducted a survey of the opinions of average Israelis. The translated results of the poll are below. Suffice it to say there is overwhelming public support for fighting Hamas.

Mina Tzemach-Channel 2

 

Was it right to go into Gaza?

81%     Yes

11%     No

 

What will be the end of the operation?

9%       IDF will stay in Gaza

16%            Ceasefire for a certain number of days

28%     Hamas surrenders

35%     Long term ceasefire

 

Are you in favor of talking to Hamas to obtain a ceasefire?

36%     In favor

60%     Against

 

Does a ceasefire agreement have to include the return of Shalit?

90%     Yes

4%       No

 

Should elections be postponed?

14%            Dependant upon the operation

35%            Elections should be on time

47%            Postpone elections

 

If there are negotiations with Syria, should we agree to a withdrawal?

7%       Full withdrawal

24%     Partial withdrawal

65%     No

 

Should the next Prime Minister have to continue with Syria at the point where Olmert left the negotiations?

35%     No

54%     Yes