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🔹 1. Rift between Government and Military; Disagreement over Goals and Withdrawal

According to analytical reports from Haaretz (early April 2026), some military commanders have warned about:

• "Lack of achievable goals"
• and "Absence of an exit strategy"

At the same time, the Jerusalem Post has reported disagreements over how to continue operations and the degree of dependence on the U.S. at decision-making levels.

In fact, a real dichotomy has formed between the political and military levels that could slow down and complicate war decision-making.

🔹 2. Significant Decline in Public Trust

According to a poll published on Channel 12 (early April 2026):

• Trust in the government has fallen below 40%
• More than 60% of respondents believe the war has "lasted too long"

Also, Yedioth Ahronoth has reported a sharp increase in protests by families of soldiers over "ambiguity in war objectives"

Currently, Israel is facing a phenomenon not seen in previous short-term wars: the erosion of the war's legitimacy in public opinion.

🔹 3. Turning Dissatisfaction Among Reserve Forces into a Serious Warning

Based on a report from Maariv (late March 2026):

• Reserve forces have expressed dissatisfaction with the prolongation of the war
• and many cases of hesitation to return to duty have been reported Meanwhile, these reserve forces are the backbone of the Israeli army, and fatigue and exhaustion in this sector are evident.

🔹 4. Real Economic Pressure; Not Just Rhetoric!

According to a Financial Times report (April 5, 2026):

• The "daily" cost of the war for Israel has reached about 250 to 300 million dollars
• The forecasted economic growth has dropped from about 3% to nearly zero

Bloomberg has also reported:

• The Tel Aviv stock index has experienced severe fluctuations in recent weeks
• And foreign investment outflows have increased

🔹 5. Increasing Criticism from Elites and Media

Recent analyses in Haaretz and Jerusalem Post have pointed out:

• Lack of a "clear victory strategy"
• Overdependence on U.S. support
• The risk of entering a war of attrition

🔹 6. Anxiety Over Multi-Front War

According to reports from Al Jazeera and Hebrew media:

• Concerns about the opening of the northern front (Lebanon) have increased
• Threats from Yemen and other regional actors, alongside Iranian strikes, have become more serious, and Israeli settlers are facing a real fear

📍 Final Summary

Based on updated data and reports, Israel is facing a multilayered internal rift:

• Operational disagreements between government and military
• Decline in public trust (below 40%)
• Dissatisfaction among reserve forces
• Heavy economic pressure (up to 300 million dollars per day)
• Increasing elite criticism
• Serious concern over multi-front war

The continuation of the war could turn these rifts into a major structural weakness for Israel; a point that could lead to internal collapse under sustained pressure.