Despite displays of unity, Israelis are divided over the war with Hamas

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As Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the deadly October 7 attacks, traumatised Israelis have ostensibly put their differences aside and rallied behind the government. But with Israeli air strikes killing civilians in Gaza and hundreds of hostages still being held by Hamas, Israeli society is more divided than ever on strategy. On the street and in the political sphere, moderate voices have been pushed to the margins. Our reporters Andrew Hilliar, Melina Huet and Mohamed Farhat along with Guy Shoval went to meet Israelis who say their voices are being drowned out by the drumbeat of war.

Andrew Hilliar tells us more about his report and his time reporting in Israel. © FRANCE 24