(JNS) A majority of Jewish Israelis believe that antisemitism is driving international criticism of the Gaza war, according to an Israel Democracy Institute survey published on Tuesday.

Asked about the mass demonstrations and public outcry against Israel's military campaign against Hamas, 62 per cent of Jewish residents said it was due to hatred of Israel and antisemitism, compared to only 7.5 per cent who said it was due to civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza and 22 per cent who said both are equal drivers.

In contrast, only 10.5 per cent of Arab Israelis believe that the protests are due to antisemitism, while half believe that they are because of the devastation in Gaza and 11% said both equally.

The poll also found that over two-thirds of Israelis (69 per cent) believe elections should be held as soon as the war is over, including 66 per cent of Jewish Israelis and 84 per cent of Arab Israelis. Among Jewish Israelis, 98.5 per cent on the left, 85 per cent in the center and 51.5 per cent on the right support elections immediately after the war.

In addition, two-thirds of Israelis believe the government does not have a plan for after the war. Also, about two-thirds of Israelis think that the goal of toppling Hamas is achievable, but only 35.5 per cent believe that it is possible to bring back all of the hostages.