81% of Australians support a ceasefire in Gaza

As opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas grows in Australia, relations between Jews and Muslims hit a new low when the Islamic Council of Victoria's president described the October 7 massacre as ‘legitimate resistance’.

Four in five Australians are in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza and 53% want the Australian government to take more action to achieve that goal, new polling has found.

The number of people in favour of a ceasefire has increased by almost 30% since a similar poll was conducted in November.

Humanitarian agencies including Plan International Australia, Oxfam Australia, Caritas Australia, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, ActionAid Australia and Baptist World Aid commissioned the poll to highlight the massive concern in the Australian community about the war in Gaza.

The poll found support for a ceasefire is high across the political spectrum, and that the Gaza crisis remains an issue of deep concern, with almost one in three (30%) saying they would take it into consideration when deciding their vote at the next federal election.

The poll revealed stronger support for a ceasefire among younger people and Labor voters.