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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-853692
Poll: 81 Percent of Israelis Oppose Leaving Hamas in Power in Gaza
(Jerusalem Post) A majority of Jewish Israelis oppose a potential hostage deal that would allow Hamas to remain in power in Gaza, a survey conducted on May 5-6 by Lazar Research for the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs found. 78% of Jewish Israelis oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state; 81% fear a repeat of the Oct. 7 attack originating from the West Bank. 85% oppose Hamas maintaining a military force in Gaza, while 81% said they oppose Hamas playing any civilian governance role.