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Israelis Reject Fatah Prisoner Release
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Israeli government's decision to free political prisoners from the Palestinian Fatah faction has little support, according to a poll by PORI published in Maariv. 56 per cent of respondents oppose the release, which comes as a gesture of goodwill towards Palestinian Authority president and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas. Aug 2, 2007
Disengagement Plan a Mistake, Say Israelis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel believe dismantling Israeli settlements in the Palestinian Territories was a mistake, according to a poll by Teleseker published in Maariv. 59 per cent of respondents think former prime minister Ariel Sharon's "Disengagement Plan" was not a correct move. Aug 1, 2007
Palestinians Call for Peacekeeping Operation
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Palestinian Territories believe outside help is required to bring stability to the area, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 58.8 per cent of respondents support sending international forces to the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Jul 31, 2007
Venezuelans, South Africans Feel Unsafe
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of two countries hold overly negative views on public safety, according to a poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. At least 80 per cent of respondents in Venezuela and South Africa say there are areas near their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Jul 31, 2007
Americans Doubt Eventual Middle East Peace
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is unattainable, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents think it is impossible for the two peoples to peacefully exist side-by-side in the Middle East. Jul 30, 2007
Palestinians Ponder Solutions to Crisis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People living in the Palestinian Territories have different views on the adequate way to deal with the current political turmoil, according to a poll by Fafo. 33 per cent of respondents prefer calling and holding an early election, while 31 per cent would re-establish a coalition government with Fatah and Hamas. Jul 27, 2007
Residents of Gaza Reject Hamas Takeover
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people living in the Gaza Strip are against a recent armed conquest by Hamas in that part of the Palestinian Territories, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 69 per cent of respondents believe Hamas' takeover of Gaza last month was wrong. Jul 20, 2007
Centre-Right Opposition Leads in Italy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A coalition of centre-right parties is ahead in Italy's political scene, according to a poll by Ekma Ricerche Srl. 49.4 per cent of respondents would vote for the House of Freedom (Casa) in the next election to the Chamber of Deputies, down 0.6 points since June. Jul 16, 2007
World Wants UN to Probe Human Rights Abuses
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in 12 different countries believe the United Nations (UN) should be allowed to enter any nation to investigate human rights violations, according to a poll by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and worldpublicopinion.org. 92 per cent of respondents in France, and 75 per cent in Peru and the United States, support this idea. Jul 8, 2007
Palestinians For, Israelis Against U.S. Security Plan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of the Palestinian territories and Israel are divided on whether a security plan proposed by the United States should be implemented, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Jul 5, 2007
Palestinians Say Fatah Will Not Reach Gaza
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Palestinian Territories think an emergency government led by the Fatah faction in the West Bank will be incapable of reaching Gaza, where Hamas has taken control, according to a poll by the An-Najah National University. 55.4 per cent of respondents believe Fatah will not extend its mandate into the Gaza Strip. Jul 3, 2007
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
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
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
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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