In 2024 global leaders including Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron publicly questioned the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their criticisms came after the Gaza War reached a stalemate in March 2024 as Israel was planning an invasion of the Gaza City of Rafah. Western leaders insisted that all civilians should be evacuated from the city prior to an invasion. Netanyahu responded by saying that Israel is "not a banana republic" and doesn't listen to the other countries when security is on the line. Western leaders fear that if the Rafah invasion happens without an evacuation a further massacre of Palestinian citizens will take place. Israel political observers note that Netanyahu is incentivized to prolong the war since he will likely be voted out of office at its conclusion.
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Response rates from 243 Social Democrats voters.
2% Yes |
98% No |
2% Yes |
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Trend of support over time for each answer from 243 Social Democrats voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 243 Social Democrats voters.
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Unique answers from Social Democrats voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, the Israeli ambassador should be expelled, all Israeli exports should be banned and the defence forces should be drafted in to inspect the cargo of all US military aircraft refuelling in Shannon airport to ensure no weaponry passes through Irish soil.
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They should neither support nor oppose the leadership of any other country, when it does not affect Ireland.
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No, the Irish state should not involve itself in the inner workings of Israeli politics while remaining critical where need be.
@9YMGC75 2wks2W
I think Ireland should remain neutral on the issue
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We should acknowledge him as the leader but as to giving support we should not involve ourselves into their mess
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No, and it should not support the leadership of any country committing genocide
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Multifaceted and beyond complex, heavily heated topic with obvious emotional, financial, historic and societal implications. No right answer, beyond stop the suffering.
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No, and he should be tried and indicted for war crimes
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