The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) index examined public attitudes in Israel regarding the day after the war in Gaza. The September index presents the poll's findings indicate clear red lines. They also show a willingness to consider hard compromises to achieve national goals, including the return of hostages.
Regarding the possibility that Hamas would continue to rule in Gaza, 55% of all Israelis replied that they oppose it, "under no circumstances". Among Jews the opposition was 58%, and among Arabs 44%. Conversely, 40% of Israelis said they might agree to it to achieve other goals, including the release of hostages.
The gaps on this issue are stark by ideological affiliation. Ninety-one percent of the right oppose it completely, compared with a majority in the center and left who are willing to consider the option.
On the question of releasing terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre as part of a hostage deal, 11% of Israelis answered that they would agree to that, and another 57% said they might agree to such a measure to achieve other goals. Thirty-two percent answered that they would not agree to it, "under no circumstances".
On the issue of withdrawal to Gaza's border line without maintaining a security perimeter, 61% of all Israelis and 68% of Jews expressed complete opposition. Twenty-nine percent said they might consider it, mainly from the left and center.
Regarding Palestinian Authority control in Gaza, 60% of the Israeli public agree or are willing to consider the option. Conversely, 41% oppose it, "under no circumstances". Among supporters of right-wing and coalition parties there was blanket opposition, while in the center and left a majority is willing to consider the move.
Regarding the possibility of a temporary military administration in Gaza, the public is almost evenly divided: 24% support it without reservations, 30% are willing to consider it in order to achieve other goals, and 46% oppose it. Among supporters of the right, and especially in Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, there was notable support for this option, compared with majority opposition in the center and left.