‘No middle ground’: Israelis back Iran war, despite taking mounting hits

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallMarch 10, 2026 at 01:53 AM

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Following the start of a US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, 2026, a poll suggests that most Israelis support the conflict, despite Iranian strikes within Israel. As of March 9, 2026, Iran claims to have launched strikes across Israel, targeting military sites, infrastructure, and even Netanyahu's office, though Israeli officials deny many of these claims. Prime Minister Netanyahu has used strong rhetoric, comparing Iran to a biblical enemy. While the exact number of Israeli casualties from Iranian strikes is unclear due to reporting restrictions, public support for war appears to be growing, even as anti-war voices face threats and violence.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Haifa 30% Tel Aviv 30% Holon 40% West Jerusalem 40% Itamar Greenberg ×250% United States ×260% Benjamin Netanyahu ×370% Israel ×1090% Iran ×1090%

Keywords

iran war 100% israeli public opinion 80% genocidal rhetoric 70% iranian strikes 70% us-israeli conflict 60% benjamin netanyahu 50% antiwar activist 50% iron dome 40%