Majority of Israelis support military buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank after Oct. 7 - poll (opens original article in a new tab)

A survey shows most Israelis support maintaining secure borders, buffer zones, and military presence in key areas, with skepticism toward international guarantees following Oct. 7.

• 54% of Israelis believe borders are not sufficiently protected after Oct. 7
• 64% support permanent military buffer zone along Gaza border
• 73% support IDF presence in southern Lebanon up to Litani River
• 65% distrust international forces to replace Israeli military presence