Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Hamas

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
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
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
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
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
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
Fatah First, Hamas Second in Palestinian Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Fatah faction remains the favourite political group in the Palestinian Authority's next election, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 29.5 per cent of respondents would support Fatah candidates in the Legislative Council ballot, a 2.3 per cent increase since March. May 18, 2005
Fatah Ahead Of Hamas In Palestinian Vote
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Fatah remains the top political faction in the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by the Birzeit University Development Studies Programme. 41.1 per cent of respondents would support Fatah candidates in the upcoming Legislative Council ballot. May 1, 2005
Palestinian Fatah Dominates Political Scene
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Fatah faction could make significant gains in the Palestinian Authority's next election, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 27.2 per cent of respondents would support Fatah candidates in the Legislative Council ballot. Mar 22, 2005
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas Remains Popular
(Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Gaza and the West Bank are satisfied with Mahmoud Abbas, according to a poll by the State Information Service. 61.7 per cent of respondents rate the president's performance as good or very good. Mar 21, 2005
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