A poll whose results were published by the Maariv newspaper: 41% of Netanyahu's voters support Trump's plan regarding Gaza

A poll whose results were published by the Maariv newspaper: 41% of Netanyahu's voters support Trump's plan regarding Gaza

A recent poll published by the Maariv newspaper has revealed that 41% of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's voters support U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. The plan, which aims to install former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as the head of a Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA), has sparked mixed reactions among Netanyahu's supporters.

The poll, conducted in the wake of escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, indicates a significant segment of Netanyahu's voter base is in favor of the U.S.-backed initiative. The GITA, modeled on trusteeships in Kosovo and Timor-Leste, seeks to establish a UN-endorsed multinational Arab force to oversee a technocratic Palestinian Executive Authority in Gaza. The plan has been criticized for excluding Hamas and potentially displacing Palestinian residents.

Trump's support for the GITA has been a contentious issue, with some of his constituents viewing it as a step towards a lasting solution in Gaza, while others are skeptical of the plan's effectiveness and the role of Blair, who has been criticized for his past performances in the Middle East peace process.

The poll results come as the situation in Gaza remains dire, with medical infrastructure crumbling and civilian casualties rising. The U.S. has been actively involved in efforts to broker a ceasefire and stabilize the region, with Trump's plan being one of the latest initiatives. However, the effectiveness and feasibility of the GITA remain uncertain, with many questioning the political will and capability of the proposed authority to implement lasting changes in Gaza.