Reuters has learned about the drop in Netanyahu's support due to actions against Hezbollah

The level of support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has plummeted in the northern regions of the country, where the IDF's military operations against the Shiite Hezbollah movement are continuing on the border with Lebanon. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on June 4, citing the results of a survey conducted by Agam Labs.

Residents of northern Israel are faster than voters in other regions to withdraw their support for Netanyahu's Likud party and more sharply criticize him for the course of military operations in Lebanon, the results of a survey conducted in May showed.

It is noted that only 23% of voters in the north of the country declared their support for Likud in the upcoming parliamentary elections, which are due to be held by October. This is significantly lower than the 35% that the party received in 2022.

As noted, many voters in northern Israel want tougher military action against Hezbollah, unencumbered by U.S. pressure. According to the organizers of the survey, Netanyahu is increasingly caught between domestic political interests and the need to follow the decisions of his allies in Washington. At the same time, a sharp drop in ratings may force him to take a tougher stance and escalate military actions in the run-up to the elections, experts said.

Trump has put pressure on Netanyahu over his actions in Lebanon. What the media is writing

The Axios portal reported on June 2 that American leader Donald Trump, in a telephone conversation with Netanyahu, sharply criticized his actions in the Middle East, calling the Israeli prime minister crazy. It was noted that Trump was concerned about the large number of civilian deaths, as well as the destruction of entire buildings in order to eliminate several Hezbollah commanders.

Netanyahu also instructed the Israeli army on May 31 to expand the operation against Hezbollah and strengthen control over the movement's territories. According to him, the IDF crossed the Litani River, captured strategic areas and took control of the Beaufort Ridge.