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[–] MistressMaiden@pawb.social 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

So I did a little research on this -mostly because every Israeli person I’ve talked to IRL and online vehemently hates what their government is doing. And I found that this article states that the poll was taken from Israel Hayom, which according to Wikipedia is:

Owned by the family of Sheldon Adelson, a personal friend and benefactor of Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael Hayomhas often been criticized for portraying Netanyahu in an overly positive light.[8] In turn, Netanyahu has been accused of attempting to benefit Adelson's investments.

Basically, careful where you get your sources. A Palestinian YouTuber I follow said “don’t trust Western media” and I have to back up that statement here. These people have an agenda, and Israel Hayom’s agenda is to help make Bibi look good.

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for clarifying this. Are there other israel sources with better polling?

[–] MistressMaiden@pawb.social 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Haaretz seems to be a better alternative. Wiki says it’s left leaning and praised for its reporting and commentary.

And of course! Can’t trust much these days unfortunately.

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Their conclusion that >50% of israelis refuse to give Palestinians a state is interesting but I can't really find any numbers about support for the Genocide in israel

[–] MistressMaiden@pawb.social 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It’s the closest article I could find without having to go on an hours-long rabbit hole of trying to find out something better. Sorry about that.

But yeah, it is interesting. Tbh it kinda reminds me about how half of Russia supports the war in Ukraine and half of the US supported Trump. Half of everyone (or half of everyone who’s making their voice heard) is going nuts these days

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

True. But a recent Breaking Points video with Haaretz writer Gideon Levy did have him mention that he is a very lonely voice against the Genocide.

And that even many of his past anti Zionist friends have reverted to supporting the eradication of Palestinians again.

[–] MistressMaiden@pawb.social 2 points 5 months ago

That’s heartbreaking