A recent survey conducted by researcher and political psychologist Nimrod Nir, examined public opinion in Israel regarding the war and the hostages issue starting in October. On October 12, 20% of the Israeli public believed that Israel should make painful concessions to return the hostages. By February 25, it rose to 61% – phenomenal growth in every metric.

Link to Israel Hayom site:

https://www.israelhayom.com/opinions/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-bring-them-home-campaign