In December 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announced the U.S. would move it’s embassy there. The announcement was controversial as both Israel and Palestine claim that Jerusalem is their capital. Foreign governments that recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel support the notion that Israel has sovereignty over the city. In 1949 Israel took control of the western half of the city and Jordan took control of the eastern half. In 2017 the current population of Jerusalem was 61% Jewish and 37% are Arab. Opponents argue that moving…
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3% Yes, foreign governments should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel |
4% No, Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine |
2% Yes, and foreign governments should move their embassies there |
4% No, and foreign governments should not move their embassies there |
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Throughout the six months that Israel has been fighting in Gaza, the public has overwhelmingly supported the war effort, with the vast majority of Israelis backing the goal to destroy Hamas and free the hostages still held in the enclave.But there is no such consensus on how to respond to the threat from Iran, whose strike on Israel in the early hours of Sunday has revived fears that the hostilities that have engulfed the Middle East since Hamas’s October 7 attack could escalate into a regional conflict.A poll carried out by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem this week found 52 per cent of Israelis thought the country should not respond to the drone-and-missile barrage — the first time the Islamic republic has targeted the Jewish state directly from its own soil — but instead close the current round of hostilities. The rest thought Israel should retaliate, even at the risk of extending the current round.“Everyone is on board with the [Gaza war] goals. But we see a very different path here” with Iran, said Nimrod Zeldin, from Agam Labs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which conducted the study.“Iran is more complicated.”The Islamic regime launched its barrage in retaliation for the suspected Israeli strike this month at its consulate in Syria, which killed several senior members of the elite Revolutionary Guard.The split in the Israeli public has been mirrored by the tortuous debate within the country’s five-person war cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some analysts have suggested the window for an imminent response may be narrowing, with the Jewish holiday of Passover set to start on Monday, and Israelis travelling to be with their families across the country.According to one government official, the war cabinet, which includes defence minister Yoav Gallant and former opposition politician and military chief Benny Gantz, has taken a decision “in principle” to retaliate against Iran. The split in the Israeli public has been mirrored by the tortuous debate within the country’s five-person war cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some analysts have suggested the window for an imminent response may be narrowing, with the Jewish holiday of Passover set to start on Monday, and Israelis travelling to be with their families across the country.
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Iran has fired a barrage of missiles and armed drones at Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian commanders, pushing the Middle East closer to a full-blown regional war. Just before 2am Israeli time, sirens went off in Jerusalem, across southern and northern Israel and in the occupied Golan Heights. Skies over Israel were lit up by incoming missiles and Israeli air defence interceptors.Daniel Hagari, Israel’s military spokesman, said that in total Iran had fired more than 200 killer drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Israel. Speaking at 3am local time, he said that the attack was “ongoing”, but that so far the vast majority of projectiles had been intercepted.The Israeli paramedic service said a 10 year-old Bedouin girl had been critically wounded in the country’s south. Hagari said that minor damage had been done to an Israeli military base in the south of the country.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed “dozens” of missiles and drones had been launched against Israel. A post published by the account of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei on the social media platform X said: “The evil regime shall be punished.”A US defence official said US forces in the region “continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones”.Iran’s mission to the UN said on X that the attack on Israel was in response to the April 1 strike on the Iranian consular building in Damascus. It said “the matter can be deemed concluded”. But it added that should Israel “make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe” and warned the US to “stay away”. Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated to the Revolutionary Guards, described the assault as a “multi-layered attack from four directions, deploying “hundreds of drones and a large number of missiles of different types”.It said that in addition to Iran, Lebanese militant group Hizbollah, Iraqi militants and Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks against Israel. Hizbollah said it had launched dozens of Katyusha rockets at an Israeli barracks in the Golan Heights.
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In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran has initiated a series of drone attacks aimed at Israel, marking a concerning increase in hostilities in the region. The White House has confirmed these actions and announced its intention to provide support for Israel's defense against this airborne aggression. The situation has prompted a swift response from international leaders and has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation.Israeli Army spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has indicated that it would take several hours for the drones to reach their targets, suggesting a window for defensive measures. The nature of the drones and their intended targets remain a critical focus for both military and civilian authorities in Israel as they brace for potential impacts.The international community watches closely as the situation unfolds, with many calling for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. The United States, in particular, has expressed its solidarity with Israel, emphasizing the importance of defending against such threats. The specifics of the support the U.S. plans to provide have not been detailed, but the commitment underscores the seriousness with which this development is being taken.This incident adds to the already volatile situation in the region, where geopolitical tensions have been simmering. The use of drones in conflicts has become increasingly common, representing a new frontier in military engagements that poses significant challenges for defense and security strategies.As the world awaits further developments, the hope for a peaceful resolution remains, even as preparations are made for potential further escalations. The international community's response to these drone attacks could play a crucial role in shaping the next steps in this increasingly tense situation.
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