‘We are hated’: Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war
Israelis feel unfairly isolated due to diplomatic setbacks, condemnation of a Gaza strike, and protests on Western campuses. After Hamas’s October 7 attack, they expected unwavering international support. However, as Israel’s Gaza offensive deepened, it lost the initial sympathy it received. This support further declined after an Israeli strike on a displaced Palestinian camp in Rafah killed at least 45 people.