استطلاع جديد: الإسرائيليون لا يثقون بالجيش والحكومة

The results of a survey conducted by the Israeli National Security Studies Institute showed a sharp decline in the Israeli public's trust in the government and the army.

The survey revealed a decrease in trust among Israelis in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to 30%, in the government to 23%, and 52% of Israelis held the government responsible for obstructing the prisoner exchange deal.

Sixty-one percent of Israelis believed that the army's approach in the Gaza Strip would not bring back the prisoners, while 25% thought that military operations would lead to the defeat of Hamas and the return of the prisoners.

Sixty-two percent of Israelis expressed confidence in Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, while 77% of Israelis expressed trust in the army, compared to 83% last May.

Videos of two Israeli prisoners in Gaza published by Palestinian factions since last Thursday have shocked Israelis, who called for the necessity of reaching a deal with the factions to release their captives.

Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities are witnessing massive demonstrations demanding an immediate deal for the return of the prisoners.

According to Israeli estimates, there are 50 Israeli prisoners in Gaza, of whom 20 are alive, while more than 10,800 Palestinians are held in occupation prisons suffering from torture, starvation, and medical neglect, which has led to the deaths of many of them, according to reports from Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media sources.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported today (Sunday) that investigations by the army found that most cases of suicide among soldiers are linked to the war in Gaza and the difficulties of remaining in combat areas for extended periods. Investigations by the occupation army revealed that 16 soldiers have committed suicide since the beginning of this year, including 4 who took their lives last July.

Israeli media in the past few days reported an unofficial toll indicating that at least 18 soldiers have committed suicide this year. "Haaretz" confirmed that most of the soldiers who committed suicide belong to the reserve forces in active service.

The Israeli army radio reported from informed sources that fatigue among soldiers is increasing due to the Gaza war, and that the Chief of Staff is considering a leave plan to alleviate the pressure on officers and soldiers.