Israelis hesitant over Gaza ground invasion amid hostage fears, poll shows

Only 29% of those surveyed backed an immediate offensive, while 49% said it would be better to wait

After the murderous onslaught by Hamas on 7 October Israelis rallied around the prospect of a swift invasion of Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu's government mobilised tanks and reservists amid widespread agreement that Israel needed to enter the enclave and destroy Hamas.