Less than half of Israelis believe Hamas will relinquish control of the Gaza Strip - poll
While an Israel Democracy Institute study found that national mood is trending upwards, 72.5% of Israelis expressed doubt that Hamas will be replaced by a multinational ruling body.
A drone view shows Palestinians and Hamas terrorist gathering on the day of the release of Israeli hostages, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: