Poll: Israelis dissatisfied with cease-fire/ UN says Israel's "Self Defense" Massacre Killed & Injured Mostly Palestinian Children
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From [HERE] According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:
An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect at 21:00 hrs, 22 November
• Since 14 November, 158 Palestinians are reported to have been killed; this includes 103 civilians, of whom at least 33 are children and 13 women. 1,269 Palestinians were injured (MoH), the majority civilians.
• Six Israelis (four civilians and two soldiers) were killed and 224 were injured, the vast majority civilians.
• The UN and partner agencies are working to quickly assess and respond to immediate needs and fully resume regular distributions and services
• Priorities include ensuring proper treatment for the wounded; psycho-social support for those traumatized, especially children; and addressing the shelter needs of those families whose homes have been destroyed.
• The sustained opening of the crossings into Gaza, particularly Kerem Shalom, is critical to facilitate the movement of people and essential supplies. [MORE]
Poll Finds Israel Should Have Continued Killing
From [HERE] A poll shows about half of Israelis think their government should have continued its military offensive against Palestinian militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza.
The independent Maagar Mohot poll released on Friday shows 49% of respondents feel Israel should have kept going after squads who fire rockets into Israel. Thirty-one percent supported the government's decision to stop. Twenty percent had no opinion. Twenty-nine percent thought Israel should have sent ground troops to invade Gaza.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire two days ago.
The poll of 503 respondents had an error margin of 4.5 percentage points.
The same survey showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party and electoral partner Israel Beiteinu losing some support, but his hard-line bloc still able to form the next government. Elections are Jan. 22.
