Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
- Palestinians Keen on Third Political Party
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip believe the area requires a new alternative to Fatah and Hamas, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 57.8 per cent of respondents believe that a third political faction must emerge. Aug 5, 2005
- Netanya Bombing Splits Palestinian Opinion
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are divided in their assessment of a recent suicide attack, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 49.7 per cent of respondents support the call made by Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas to punish the executors and condemn terrorism, while 49 per cent are opposed. Jul 22, 2005
- Hamas Closer to Fatah in Palestinian Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Two groups are expected to dominate the election to the Palestinian Legislative Council, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 25.1 per cent of respondents would support Fatah, while 21.9 per cent would vote for Hamas candidates. Jul 21, 2005
- Palestinians Open to Coalition Government
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip believe their administration must include members of various political movements, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 84.9 per cent of respondents support the call made by the Palestinian Authority to national and Islamic factions to join a coalition government. Jul 20, 2005
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Abbas Loses Points on Key Palestinian Concerns
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip think their new president has handled a key priority in an effective manner, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 57.1 per cent of respondents believe Mahmoud Abbas has established practical and tangible steps to unify the area's security apparatuses, a 6.7 per cent drop since May. Jul 19, 2005
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Americans Set Guidelines for Palestinian State
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States would endorse the concept of an independent Palestinian state under specific conditions, according to a poll by the Marttila Communications Group for the Anti-Defamation League. 54 per cent of respondents believe the proposal should be considered only after terrorist violence ends and Israel's legitimacy is accepted. Jul 16, 2005
- Americans Think Disengagement Will Lead to Peace
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe the Israeli government's proposal to uproot Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank will be favourable, according to a poll by the Marttila Communications Group for the Anti-Defamation League. 71 per cent of respondents believe the "Disengagement Plan" is a bold step toward peace. Jul 13, 2005
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Mutual Ceasefire OK for Palestinians in Gaza
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the Gaza Strip are in favour of the current truce between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, according to a poll by the State Information Service. 54.6 per cent of respondents support the ceasefire. Jul 8, 2005
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Israelis Want No Delays on Disengagement Plan
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Israel believe recent setbacks should have no effect on the implementation of a policy to uproot Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 52 per cent of respondents believe the "Disengagement Plan" should not be postponed. Jun 26, 2005
- Most Palestinians Content with President Abbas
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in West Bank and Gaza Strip approve of the way Mahmoud Abbas is handling his duties, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 60 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president's performance. Jun 15, 2005
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Palestinians Split on Legislative Election Delay
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The postponement of the Legislative Council election has divided public opinion in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the decision, while 46 per cent are dissatisfied. Jun 14, 2005
- Support for Disengagement Plan Drops in Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Israelis openly endorse their government's proposal to uproot Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank, according to a poll by Teleseker published in Maariv. 50 per cent of respondents back the plan proposed by Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, an eight per cent drop since late May. Jun 5, 2005
- Possible Hamas Victory Splits Views in Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Israeli adults are divided over the outcome of next month's Legislative Council election in the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 46.3 per cent of respondents believe the "Disengagement Plan" should be abandoned if Hamas wins the ballot, while 45.9 per cent disagree. May 24, 2005
- Abbas Slow on Implementation, Say Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip believe their new president has been effective in a key priority, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 63.8 per cent of respondents believe Mahmoud Abbas has established practical and tangible steps to unify the area's security apparatuses. May 21, 2005
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Palestinians Satisfied with Abbas, Welcome Ceasefire
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Gaza and the West Bank approve of the way Mahmoud Abbas is handling his job, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre. 58.7 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president's performance. May 19, 2005