The majority of Israelis oppose a prisoner exchange deal that will include ending the fighting and releasing all security prisoners in Israeli prisons, according to a new study conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute. According to the survey, 25% of the Jewish public suspects that such a deal would be incorrect, and 35.1% believe that they are sure that it would be incorrect. Additionally, 21.1% of the Jewish public said that such a deal would be correct, and 10.4% said they were sure that such a deal would be correct. However, 57.8% of the Arab public are sure that such a deal would be correct, and 20.7% suspect that such a deal would be correct. Another 7.5% of the Arab public suspect that such a deal would be incorrect, and 3.8% are sure that such a deal would be incorrect. In total, 51.8% of Israelis are against such a deal, as opposed to 39.5% who support it. Regarding the possibility of investigating the failures surrounding the October 7th massacre, 48% of the Jewish public oppose opening an investigation right now, as opposed to 46% who support an immediate investigation. Related articles: Most Religious Zionists support haredi draft Most Arabs think Israel's response to Iran attack was too weak Democracy is for Believers Majority of Israelis believe war with Hezbollah certain Regarding the performance of the IDF and the War Cabinet, 88% stated that the IDF is operating well in the war, as opposed to 46% who believe that the War Cabinet is doing well. Regarding the National Unity party remaining in the government, 24.5% stated that they are sure that the party should remain as part of the government, and 30.2% stated that they suspect the party should remain in the government. Another 17.7% stated that the party should leave the government, and 12.6% were certain that the party should leave the government.
