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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
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Israelis Agree with Olmert’s Prisoner Release
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe their prime minister was right to release some Palestinian prisoners, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 57.4 per cent of respondents support Ehud Olmert's decision to free 250 people who do not have blood on their hands. Jul 1, 2007
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Israelis Favour Backing Abbas in West Bank
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel agree with their government's decision to support the Palestinian Authority president in establishing an emergency administration in the West Bank, according to a poll by the Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 47 per cent of respondents think Israel should help Mahmoud Abbas. Jun 30, 2007
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Palestinians Would Back Fatah’s Barghouti
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Palestinians would vote for Marwan Barghouti in the next presidential election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 59 per cent of respondents would support the incarcerated member of Fatah, while 35 per cent would back Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Jun 27, 2007
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Palestinians Blame Fatah and Hamas for Violence
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of the people who reside in the Palestinian Territories believe the two main political factions are equally responsible for a recent outbreak of violence, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 50 per cent of respondents blame both Fatah and Hamas for the recent clashes in the Gaza Strip. Jun 26, 2007
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Netanyahu Leads Barak, Olmert in Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Israel would like the country's government to be headed by the leader of the Likud party, according to a poll by Dahaf Institute released by Yediot Ahronot. 34 per cent of respondents would like Benjamin Netanyahu to be the next prime minister. Jun 19, 2007
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World Likes Canada, China and Russia Last
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of nine countries, Canada is the only one of which most people around the world have a positive opinion, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 53 per cent of respondents from 63 different countries see Canada with good eyes. Jun 15, 2007
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Israelis Reject Land Concessions for Peace
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Israel oppose granting territorial concessions as a way to secure peace in the region, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Makor Rishon. 53 per cent of respondents reject giving territory to the Palestinians within the framework of a peace agreement. Jun 11, 2007
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Rocket Attacks Pointless, Say Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people living in the Palestinian Territories believe attacking Israel with rockets is a pointless endeavour, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 66 per cent of respondents believe firing the rockets brings no benefit to the Palestinians. Jun 8, 2007
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Palestinians Fear Civil War, Nix Peacekeepers
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Palestinians believe the current tension in their territories could spiral into a full-blown civil war, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 65 per cent of respondents think this possibility is likely or very likely to become a reality. Jun 7, 2007
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Disengagement Was a Mistake, Say Israelis
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Israel believe the decision to dismantle Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and West Bank was not a positive one, according to a poll by Geocartographia. 48 per cent of respondents think the "Disengagement Plan" was a mistake. Jun 6, 2007
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Palestinians Support Truce with Israel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank are in favour of reaching a ceasefire with Israel, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 62.3 per cent of respondents support the government's call on Palestinian armed factions to return to a truce with Israel. May 28, 2007
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Government Will Collapse, Say Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Gaza Strip and West Bank express no confidence in their current administration's capacity to govern, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 68.6 per cent of respondents think the unity government will collapse at some point, and 90.9 per cent assess their current conditions as bad. May 25, 2007
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Hamas Should Recognize Israel, Say Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Palestinian territories believe Hamas should stop advocating for the elimination of Israel, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 57.2 per cent of respondents think Hamas should change its position regarding Israel. May 15, 2007
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Palestinians Want Rulers to End The Chaos
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Palestinians expect their unity government to put an end to lawlessness and insecurity, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 57 per cent of respondents think the administration's priority should be imposing law and security and ending the chaotic situation in the Palestinian Territories. May 2, 2007
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More Palestinians Pick Barghouti Than Abbas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank would elect an incarcerated member of Fatah in the next presidential election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 51.1 per cent of respondents would vote for Marwan Barghouti, while 46.7 per cent would support Hamas member and current prime minister Ismail Haniyeh. Apr 16, 2007