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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
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Israelis Assess Benefits of Truce with Hamas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Israel are split over the ceasefire reached with the Palestinian organization Hamas, according to a poll by the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research and the Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution of Tel Aviv University. 45 per cent of respondents think the truce between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by the Egyptian government, is good for Israel, while 48 per cent think it is not. Jul 12, 2008
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Israelis Wanted Shalit as Part of Calm Agreement
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Israel have second thoughts about the recent agreement their government reached with Hamas, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 78 per cent of respondents believe the deal should have been conditioned on the release of Gilad Shalit. Jun 26, 2008
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Israelis Think Calm Agreement Will Be Short
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Israel believe a recent calm agreement reached with Hamas will not last, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 40.6 per cent of respondents support the deal, and 74.8 per cent think it will be in place only for a short time. Jun 23, 2008
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Israelis Prefer Military Action in Gaza
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five Israelis are in favour of launching a large military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 44 per cent of respondents agree with this view, while 33 per cent support signing a ceasefire agreement. Jun 16, 2008
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Abbas Would Beat Haniyeh in Palestinian Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Palestinian Territories would vote for Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas if an election took place now, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 52 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip would back the current Palestinian Authority president, while 40 per cent would vote for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Jun 14, 2008
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Palestinians Pick Fatah for National Interests
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Palestinian Territories think the Fatah party is more capable than Hamas, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 76 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip believe Fatah has a better strategy to handle the Palestinian national interests, while 24 per cent prefer Hamas. Jun 7, 2008
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Israelis Prefer Military Action Against Hamas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Israel want their military forces to continue to fight Hamas instead of seeking a truce, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 56 per cent of respondents want the government to continue the war against the Palestinian militant organization, while 33 per cent would prefer a ceasefire agreement. May 25, 2008
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Palestinians Reject Hamas Recognizing Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in the Palestinian Territories are against the militant group Hamas recognizing the legitimacy of Israel as a state, according to a poll by Arab World for Research & Development. 63 per cent of respondents living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip share this opinion. May 18, 2008
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Palestinians Split on Dialogue with Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of the Palestinian Territories are divided on whether to back peace negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli government, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 48.3 per cent of respondents would resume talks, while 49.4 per cent would reject them. Mar 27, 2008
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Israelis Oppose Withdrawal from West Bank
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Israel are against continuing a process of dismantling Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory, according to a poll by the Mutagim Institute published in the Jerusalem Post. 64.9 per cent of respondents oppose withdrawing from Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank. Mar 25, 2008
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Palestinians Want Ceasefire with Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Palestinian Territories would support a truce with Israel, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO). 73 per cent of respondents are in favour of a truce. Mar 15, 2008
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Israelis Reject Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Israel want their government to continue to fight Hamas militarily, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 54 per cent of respondents prefer to continue the war, while 36 per cent think the government should reach a ceasefire deal. Mar 11, 2008
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Most Israelis Believe Peace Talks Are Doomed
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Israel see no progress in talks between their country and the Palestinians, according to a poll by Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 69 per cent of respondents agree with this view. Mar 7, 2008
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Israelis Want Direct Talks with Hamas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Israel would urge the government to engage in direct talks with Hamas in order to reach a ceasefire and request the return of captive soldier Gilad Shalit, according to a poll by Dialog published in Haaretz. 64 per cent of respondents would support a dialogue initiative. Mar 1, 2008
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Israelis Support Major Military Push in Gaza
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel would back a motion to launch a large scale military operation in Gaza, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 57.2 per cent of respondents support this idea, while 30.7 oppose it. Feb 16, 2008