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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
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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
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Palestinians Still Reject Hamas Actions in Gaza
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of Palestinians continue to think negatively of Hamas’ forceful takeover of the Gaza Strip last year, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 72 per cent of respondents oppose the group’s actions, down two points since December. Feb 11, 2008
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Palestinians Urge for Early Presidential Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe a change of government is necessary, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 65.1 per cent of respondents support conducting an early presidential election, and 52.4 per cent would dissolve the Palestinian Legislative Council. Feb 4, 2008
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Palestinian Majority Opposes Rocket Attacks
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Palestinian Territories believe a series of rocket attacks launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel should stop, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 52.7 per cent of respondents share this view. Feb 1, 2008
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Palestinians Urge for Changes in Hamas Policies
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Although the number has decreased since mid-2007, most Palestinians still think Hamas should review its position on Israel, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 56 per cent of respondents want Hamas to change its discourse in favour of the elimination of Israel, down eight points since July. Jan 13, 2008
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Israelis Back Assassination of Militants
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Israel support escalating the policy of targeted killings of those who fire Qassam rockets into Israeli territory or their dispatchers, according to the Peace Index Project by the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research and the Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution of Tel Aviv University. 81 per cent of respondents favour this course of action. Jan 10, 2008
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Israelis Reject Prisoner Swap for Shalit
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Israel believe their government should not a agree to release Palestinians imprisoned for killing Israelis as a condition for the return of Gilad Shalit, according to a poll by Teleseker published in Maariv. 67 per cent of respondents oppose this proposal. Jan 1, 2008