Hamas Prepares Gaza Ground Assault; Polls Show Israeli Unease

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 9, 2026 · 3m

Intelligence presented to Israeli leadership suggests Hamas views its survival as a victory and is preparing for an IDF ground maneuver into Gaza City. Meanwhile, recent polls reveal a divided Israeli public sentiment, with a crisis of confidence in the state's future and differing views on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. We also cover the UK Green Party's resolution defining Zionism as racism and an observed increase in support for Hamas's October 7th massacre on social media. A rescue operation in Nahal Og provides a brief uplifting note. Key entities include Hamas, IDF…