Netanyahu Faces Backlash as Polls Reveal Widespread Discontent Over Lebanon Ceasefire

As the ceasefire takes effect, internal pressure is mounting on the Israeli government. A poll by Israel Hayom reveals that 56% of Israelis believe the IDF should remain in South Lebanon, reflecting widespread disapproval of the truce.

Political analysts suggest that if an election were held today, Netanyahu’s party could lose several seats due to this unpopular decision. The Times of Israel reports rising fury among residents on the northern border, who claim they are paying for this temporary peace with their lives. Meanwhile, The Jerusalem Post quoted a senior official stating that the ceasefire was primarily a concession to US pressure. Despite the pause, the IDF has clarified that they will continue to destroy any infrastructure deemed a threat to national security while maintaining a new separation line with the Lebanese army within 24 hours.