Israeli Opposition to Ceasefire Reflects Deep War-Time Mindset

Public and political sentiment in Israel has swung sharply against the recent ceasefire with Iran. Despite the temporary reprieve it offers, polls reveal widespread resistance to halting military operations. This backlash underscores a society deeply entrenched in a war-ready posture, where calls for de-escalation face immediate resistance both from leadership and the public. Meanwhile, the toll of Israel's military actions mounts. Strikes in Lebanon have claimed hundreds of lives, with Gaza end