Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Elder of Ziyon
The latest poll from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR) shows that while Hamas' popularity is decreasing, that isn't indicating any less support for violence.
Fatah's popularity reached the levels it had before the May war, which was very popular among Palestinians. Surprisingly, part of that may be because the people are approving of the "confidence building measures" that Israel has agreed to with the Palestinian Authority, like increasing family unification and allowing the PA to access more cash. 63% approved of those measures.
Even so, 67% support the suspension of the PLO recognition of Israel
and 61% support the decision to end the implementation of agreements with Israel
including security coordination.
When asked what strategy they support going forward, 52% supported return to armed confrontations and a violent intifada. When asked specifically what the most effective means of ending the "occupation" and building an independent state, a plurality of 44% chose "armed struggle, "far ahead of 25% for negotiations and 24% for "popular resistance." This is a small increase supporting violence compared to the last poll three months ago.
As far as which side they are on in the Ukraine invasion, things are fairly split. 43% blame Russia for starting the war with Ukraine while 40% blame Ukraine.
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