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Palestinians Decry Hamas’ Actions in Gaza: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Palestinians reject this summer’s military takeover of the Gaza Strip by Hamas, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 73 per cent of respondents in the Palestinian Territories oppose the group’s actions. Sep 13, 2007
Abbas is Clear Leader in Palestinian Territories: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mahmoud Abbas would easily defeat a Hamas challenger in a Palestinian Authority presidential election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 59 per cent of respondents would vote for the Fatah member, while 36 per cent would support Ismail Haniyeh. Sep 12, 2007
Israelis Decry Current Security Situation: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel express safety concerns at the current time, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute released by Yediot Ahronot. 72 per cent of respondents think the security situation in the country is bad. Sep 11, 2007
Israelis Question Efficacy of Olmert-Abbas Talks: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel are skeptical about the outcome of their prime minister's dialogue with the president of the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 63 per cent of respondents do not think Ehud Olmert and Mahmoud Abbas will be able to reach an agreement of principles for a permanent accord. Aug 26, 2007
Political Landscape Stable in Norway: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Norway's governing party keeps the upper hand over all other political organizations in the country, according to a poll by Norsk Gallup released by TV2. 28.7 per cent of respondents would back the Labour Party (DNA) in the next general election. Aug 13, 2007
Israelis Oppose Barghouti’s Release: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel reject the possibility of releasing a former Fatah leader from prison, according to the Peace Index Project by the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research and the Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution of Tel Aviv University. 71 per cent of respondents oppose freeing Marwan Barghouti. Aug 8, 2007
Most Israelis Mistrust Syrian Government: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel are sceptical about the Syrian government's recent attempts to seek peace, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 62 per cent of respondents do not believe Syrian president Bashar Assad wants peace, while 33 per cent think he does. Aug 5, 2007
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
Fatah Would Defeat Hamas in Palestinian Election: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fatah is clearly the preferred political faction for residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 55.3 per cent of respondents would support a Fatah candidate in the event of a presidential election, while 15.8 per cent would vote for a Hamas contender. 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

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