As world pushes for a ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon, many Israelis support fighting

NPR | By Eleanor Beardsley

Published April 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT

While President Trump presses for an end to wars in Iran and Lebanon, many Israelis believe they should keep fighting.

Eleanor Beardsley

Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.

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