Israeli military sources indicate the ongoing conflict with Iran could continue for one to two more weeks, with some officials suggesting it might extend until Passover. Polling data reveals 93% of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, while only 26% of Arab citizens back the campaign.
Military officials in Israel project that hostilities with Iran may persist for an additional one to two weeks as forces work to diminish Tehran’s military strength and potentially trigger governmental collapse, according to reporting by the Times of Israel.
Simultaneously, polling data reveals overwhelming support among Israel’s Jewish population for the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
During the initial five days of combat operations, American and Israeli forces launched 5,000 bombing strikes against Iranian targets.
A high-ranking Israeli Air Force official stated that air operations will continue to expand dominance throughout the region, with special emphasis on the Tehran area.
Speaking to public broadcaster KAN News on Monday, a senior Israeli official suggested the confrontation might stretch even further, potentially continuing through Passover next month. The timeline could shift based on internal Iranian developments, the official noted. Sources indicate that while no directive has been given for Iranian citizens to demonstrate publicly, such a signal may come soon.
KAN News also reported that Israeli security cabinet meetings determined that Iran’s missile attack frequency will likely diminish following days of coordinated strikes by Israeli and US forces. Intelligence assessments suggest Iran currently maintains approximately 200 operational missile launchers.
Domestic polling within Israel reveals sharp divisions along ethnic lines regarding the military operation. Jewish citizens demonstrate overwhelming approval while Arab citizens show significantly less enthusiasm.
Research findings indicate 82% of all respondents endorse Operation Roaring Lion. However, support jumps to 93% among Jewish respondents while dropping to just 26% among Arab citizens.
Jewish support crosses political boundaries, though with varying intensity levels. Right-wing respondents show 97% approval, centrist voters demonstrate 93% backing, and left-leaning citizens register 76% support.
A majority of Jewish survey participants prefer extending operations beyond current military goals. Fifty-seven percent believe the campaign should persist until Iran’s nuclear and missile programs are destroyed and the Ayatollah government is removed, while 36% favor concluding once stated objectives are met.
The polling also found 74% of Jewish respondents express confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the operation, compared to only 16% of Arab participants. Additionally, 74% of Jewish citizens report feeling secure from Iranian attacks, while merely 15% of Arab respondents share that sentiment.