Public opinion polling shows a majority of Israelis believe their government should be taking a stronger stance against the militant group to the north.
When walkie-talkies and solar equipment started exploding around Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday — part of a second wave of attacks targeting Hezbollah devices — some Israelis saw it as a welcome, maybe even overdue, sign of its government taking a more forceful line against the militant group to the north.At least 30 people were killed and more than 450 wounded in this latest wave of attacks, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
to hold off during an election season.To that end, Netanyahu has been blamed from both the center and right of the Israeli political spectrum for the limited response against Hezbollah. They argue that Netanyahu had been 'too political' and chose the most cautious of the military options presented to him to defend against rocket and other attacks launched by the Lebanese militant group.This discontent is apparent in public opinion.
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