Israel and Iran Enter Second Week of Conflict Amid Regional and Global Concerns

Public opinion, both domestically and internationally, quickly polarized. In Israel, outrage over the initial attack was met with growing questions about the wisdom of an extended campaign, especially as civilian casualties mounted. In Iran, anti-Israeli sentiment was at a fever pitch, but there were also voices worried about the war’s devastating impact on an already suffering economy and the daily lives of ordinary citizens. Large demonstrations in major cities across Europe and the United States called alternately for support for Israel, solidarity with Iran, and most passionately, for an end to the violence.