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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
- A Third Of Israelis Want Arafat Killed
- (CPOD) Sept. 14, 2003 - A third of Israeli residents would consider killing Yasser Arafat, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 37 per cent of respondents say the Palestinian Authority president should be eliminated. Sep 14, 2003
- Arafat Seen As Bad Influence
- (CPOD) Aug. 26, 2003 - Israeli residents view Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat as a negative influence in the area, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 53 per cent of respondents support Arafat's expulsion from the disputed territories. Aug 26, 2003
- Palestinians Support Ceasefire
- (CPOD) Jul. 14, 2003 - Residents of the West Bank and Gaza agree with the latest developments to achieve peace in the Middle East, according to a poll by the State Information Service. 68.8 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the three-month truce agreed to by Fatah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad on May 31. Jul 14, 2003
- A Palestinian State Is Possible, Both Sides Say
- (CPOD) Jul. 2, 2003 - Israelis and Palestinians agree on a key element of the proposed road map for peace in the Middle East, according to a TNS Teleseeker and the Palestine Center for Public Opinion. At least 50 per cent of respondents believe a full-fledged Palestinian state is possible. Jul 2, 2003
- Israelis Question Targeted Attacks Against Hamas
- (CPOD) Jun. 13, 2003 - The controversial Israeli policy of targeted attacks against Hamas militants has swayed public opinion in Israel, according to a Mina Tzemah/Dahaf survey published in Yediot Ahronot, 58 per cent of respondents want such assailments suspended.The escalation in violence began on Jun. 8, when Palestinian groups killed five Israeli soldiers in a joint operation. Two days later, Jun 13, 2003
- Israelis Review Attack On Rantisi
- (CPOD) Jun. 12, 2003 - Many Israelis back their government's decision to launch a helicopter strike against the spokesman of Hamas, according to a poll published in Maariv. 56 per cent of respondents agree with the timing of the attack against Abdel Aziz Rantisi. Jun 12, 2003
- Palestinians: Military Operations Are Necessary
- (CPOD) Apr. 16, 2003 - Most Palestinians support military operations against Israel, including suicide bombings, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. Only 25.5 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip reject direct confrontation with Israel. Apr 16, 2003