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Israelis Hopeless on Deal with Palestinians: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in Israel expect their government to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians next year, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 89 per cent of respondents think the chances of a deal are low. Dec 30, 2007
Israelis Back Military Action Against Hamas: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel think their government should topple the de facto administration of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 62 per cent of respondents want Israel to depose Hamas by military force, while 26 per cent disagree. Dec 25, 2007
Palestinians Still Reject Hamas Rule in Gaza: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of Palestinian adults are against Hamas’ military takeover in Gaza, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 74 per cent of respondents oppose the organization’s actions, up one point since September. Dec 24, 2007
Palestinians Not Hopeful on Full-Fledged State: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank have little hope that they will see the creation of a new country over the next five years, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 65 per cent of respondents think the chances for the establishment of a Palestinian state are either slim or non-existent. Dec 23, 2007
Military Operation in Gaza Splits Views in Israel: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Israeli adults are divided on whether to use force in order to depose the Hamas-led government in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 41.4 per cent of respondents support a large military operation in Gaza, while 38.7 per cent are opposed. Dec 10, 2007
Palestinians Downbeat About their Situation: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Palestinian Territories continue to feel hopeless about their general status quo, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 62.7 per cent of respondents are pessimistic about the Palestinian situation at this stage, down 5.2 points since September. Nov 23, 2007
Gaza Government Illegitimate, Say Palestinians: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank decry the government headed by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. Only 19.3 per cent of respondents in the Palestinian Territories see Haniyeh’s administration as legitimate. Nov 21, 2007
Palestinians Would Not Make Haniyeh President: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a quarter of adults in the Palestinian Territories would cast a ballot for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a future presidential election, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 47.1 per cent of respondents would support Fatah leader and Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas, while 23.3 per cent would vote for Haniyeh. Nov 16, 2007
Israelis Skeptical About U.S. Peace Conference: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Israel believe an upcoming peace conference with the Palestinians will result in changes to the status quo, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 61.4 per cent of respondents think the meeting, which will take place in the United States, will not result in diplomatic progress. Oct 17, 2007
Israelis Support Talks, Not Jerusalem Partition: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel are satisfied with the prospect of an agreement between their country and Palestinian leaders, according to a poll by Dialog published in Haaretz. 51 per cent of respondents support the final status talks being carried on between Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. Oct 15, 2007
Gaza Residents Want Peace with Israel: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip believe it is time to negotiate with the Israeli government, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 72 per cent of respondents support reaching a peace settlement with Israel. Oct 11, 2007
Palestinians Show Little Hope for Peace: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe an upcoming international conference to discuss peace in the Middle East will be ineffective, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 57.3 per cent of respondents think the summit—scheduled to take place in November—will not be successful, and 67.9 per cent are pessimistic about the Palestinian situation in general. Oct 1, 2007
Palestinians Side with Abbas, Decry Hamas: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank think Hamas is to blame for a recent political stalemate, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 66.6 per cent of respondents reject the group’s position of not recognizing the legitimacy of the government formed by Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. Sep 29, 2007
Palestinians Reject Foreign Soldiers in Gaza: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people living in the Palestinian Territories would be against the entry of United Nations (UN) or Arab troops into the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 70.6 per cent of respondents oppose a military intervention. Sep 26, 2007
Palestinians Support Electoral Reforms: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Palestinian Territories are in favour of a recent presidential decree to amend electoral laws, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 58 per cent of respondents support the changes, which allow for the implementation of a proportional representation system. Sep 18, 2007

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