Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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