A poll of Israel’s Jewish population by the Maariv daily published on June 2 found 94.4 percent of respondents agreed it was necessary to stop the vessel, and 89.1 percent said Netanyahu shouldn’t resign over the matter. The opposition Kadima party has supported the government on the issue, and Netanyahu’s coalition has shown no signs of strain over the incident.
While most Israelis support the operation, 63% said the flotilla should have been stopped some other way.
43% in the poll said Defense Minister Ehud Barak bore prime responsibility for the outcome, compared with 21% who said it was the military's fault.
But Mr. Barak appears to continue to enjoy the support of Mr. Netanyahu and the public. The Maariv poll found that almost 75% of respondents said Mr. Barak shouldn't step down.
Asked if they were satisfied with the Performance of PM Netanyahu, 41.8& are Very or Considerably satisfied, 32.7% Not so much, while 24.1% are Not at all satisfied.
Should Israel establish an investigatory commission to study the failures of
the operation? Yes 46.7% No 51.6% Other 1.7%
While most Israelis support the operation, 63% said the flotilla should have been stopped some other way.
43% in the poll said Defense Minister Ehud Barak bore prime responsibility for the outcome, compared with 21% who said it was the military's fault.
But Mr. Barak appears to continue to enjoy the support of Mr. Netanyahu and the public. The Maariv poll found that almost 75% of respondents said Mr. Barak shouldn't step down.
Asked if they were satisfied with the Performance of PM Netanyahu, 41.8& are Very or Considerably satisfied, 32.7% Not so much, while 24.1% are Not at all satisfied.
Should Israel establish an investigatory commission to study the failures of
the operation? Yes 46.7% No 51.6% Other 1.7%
