The Times of Israel reports:

Nearly three-quarters of the Israeli public oppose a retaliatory strike on Iran for its massive missile attack on the country if such action would harm Israel’s security alliance with its allies, according to a poll published Tuesday.

The Hebrew University survey also found that over half the public believes Israel “respond[s] positively” to the military and political demands of allies.

Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran overnight Saturday fired over 300 missiles and drones at the country. Almost all were intercepted before they reached the country as the United States led a coordinated air defense shield that involved Israeli, American, British, French and Jordanian forces, reportedly along with radar and intelligence input from some Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia.

Only a handful of missiles made it through the defenses — the Israel Defense Forces said 99 percent were stopped — and those that hit caused minor damage, as well as severely injuring a young girl.

Israel’s allies, led by the US, have urged it against striking back at Iran. [Continue reading…]