Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

We are not the world police We are more than capable of protecting ourselves Why are we worried about smaller countries than some of our states? Handle your business

Yes, provided that both side cease hostilities and return non-belligerent, non-criminal civilian prisoners.

Let Israel eliminate the terrorists in Palestine. Then the world should investigate evidence of war crimes on both sides. Get rid of the war criminals and allow Israel to defend itself against terrorism.

Complicated question given the history of conflict in the region, and our historical relationship to Israel. I support a ceasefire as long as terrorist attacks stop.

Yes, but it is a complicated issue. Hamas is a terror organization (though formed out of taking advantage of a desperate situation). It is fueled by Iran. It is not cohesive for peace in the region and needs to go. Israel needs new leadership too - their current government is less geared towards FAIR or peaceful negotiations and more geared towards oppressing and forcing out the Pakistani population. Both sides have blood on their hands but the innocent lives consumed by the war is far beyond what should have been tolerated so far. Humans are creative, we can figure this out without killing so many kids. Special forces, or democratic global relations/negotiations/forced persuasion could be alternative tactics if the global efforts united as a solid front.

This could be good but it could also reduce the chance of people being protected. I don't think this is necessarily a bad idea though.

Hamas needs to be eradicated and the Palestinian education system needs to be changed because they teach their children to hate Jews.

No, i do not support the permanent ceasefire in Gaza because the longer we hold off till, the more lives that are at stake.

I don't think it's the responsibility of the U.S. to call a ceasefire without both Israel and Palestine agreeing to it; they'd just keep fighting.

No, Hamas wanted a war. They got a war and now they’re regretting it. Terrorism can never be given a free pass.

The government shouldn't want to go to war but acts of terrorism must be punished and stopped so if the terrorism continues then no but if it stops then yes

I believe we should keep away from anything that doesn't involve the United States as we should more focus on ourselves.

No, there should be a temporary ceasefire and a meeting between ambassadors of both parties to find a solution.

I think Israel should not exist cuz I think palestinians and Israelis can`t live with each others cuz in israel there's slurs for palestinians and Muslims and even if Hamas is gone they will be a new group in Gaza that's just going to be like hamas and they will think bad of the USA and Israel but I bet that they will hate the USA and Israel more then hamas and the houthis cuz of the USA helping a genocode that Israel is doing to palestinians.

Insisting on a ceasefire is the same as siding with Hamas. Israel should be accountable for civilizian casualties, but the U.S. should not hamstring Israel by supporting a ceasefire that will prolong the presence of Hamas in Gaza.

Hamas attacked Israel. Hamas is a TERRORIST organization. We all know if someone attacked the US, UK, France, etc and killed people, war would happen. So why is it that when Israel is attacked, people think it is okay and want the war to stop. No ceasefire unless Hamas is eradicated. Anyone who supports Hamas is supporting terrorists.

I would but everytime there is a stop in firing, Hamas starts attacking Israel again so no I do not. Hamas needs to stop firing on Isreal. Israel also needs to stop with their bombing but they are allowed to defend themselves

Yes, and no

I'm a bit rusty on this topic. The death of civilians needs to stop, but if we stop to early Hamas will still be alive(Note they are considered a terrorist group).

Gaza belongs to Israel. Calling for a ceasefire will only exacerbate the conflict between Palestine and Israel.

Yes, but only after the hostages and Israel are released and Palestine in Israel, sign a non-aggression pact.

Yes; however, conflicts between parties can only be resolved by those parties. If asked to serve in a diplomatic role as a mediator, I would urge a ceasefire be adopted, but the most important thing we must do is stop aiding and abetting this conflict via the financial and military aid we provide.

Sure, but ultimately any solution must be come to by the combatants. What we absolutely must do is cease to provide financial and military/logistical assistance to conflicting parties.

While we should use our influence to seek a diplomatic solution, any resolution to this conflict is up to the parties involved. That said, we must not aid and abet this conflict by continuing to provide financial and military support.

Ultimately, while the US government can, and should, encourage the cessation of hostilities on both sides, this is ultimately up to the conflicting parties. What our government should do is cease to provide funding and aid.

Assuming we had all our ducks in a row: The government should seek to eliminate any organization that seeks to cause harm to innocent civilians, as efficiently as possible and with as little collateral damage as possible.

No! Israel is our closest ally in the Middle east and has every right to defend themselves. The US should even support Israel in ending Hamas occupation of gaza.

Prevent the monoethnic ideologies being implemented in Israel against Palestine, but also take measures to eradicate Hamas and protect both Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Remove Israeli troops and insert American troops?

No... Gaza has been terrorizing Israel for to long. Israel needs to put an end to the problem once and for all. Gaza is governed by terrorists. You can't trust terrorists.

I think that there should be a ceasefire, but there are steps that need to be taken to where they aren't retaliated against.

well it depends because of course i would want to stop the fight but if it is going to affect the U.S then i would disagree.

I say just let Israel deal with it and support them with equipment, just think how would we feel if the UK supported Bin Laden after 9/11.

Yes, and the government must immediately stop funding the Israeli military, instead funding aid to Ukraine

Israel has a right to defend itself, but should take more precautions to prevent civilian casualties.

It's not our government's right to interfere in another country's war, but we should help the Palestinians with food and aid

Yes on the condition of a return of all civilians and immediate work to begin on permanent peace talks

They can call for it but they two countries will be fighting for ever. Really need to keep out of it.

what is our government going to do about GAZA? it doesn't matter.. there will be wars and fighting in that area until the end of time. you have two groups that want the same land.. it won't end.

Yes, but only once peace talks are consistently held and an agreement between the conflicting countries has been reached.

I support a permanant cessefire where the Palestinian authority control Gaza and the Hamas is dissolved and Israel retreat from gaza