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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

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By Emily RoseKIRYAT SHMONA, Israel, June 4 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom.Wednesday night's ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon - whether it holds or not - may not be what northern voters have in mind.