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Palestinians Endorse Prime Minister Post

April 15, 2003

(CPOD) Apr. 15, 2003 - Palestinians are content with having a prime minister, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 64 per cent of respondents endorse the post.

Current prime minister Mahmoud Abbas has faced problems in the last few days, as Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat has not agreed with some of his cabinet choices. The controversy revolves around Abbas' decision to be in charge of the interior ministry, instead of Hani al-Hassan, a close Arafat aide.

Palestinians believe the new government will fare well in some issues, such as negotiations on a peace agreement with Israel. But in matters like political reform and security, less than half of all respondents believe Abbas will do a good job.

Polling Data

Do you support the creation of a prime minister position in Palestine?

Yes

64%

No

28%

Do you support Mahmoud Abbas as prime minister?

Yes

61%

No

32%

Do you think the new government would deal properly with the following issues?

Yes

Renew negotiations with Israel

70%

Improve economic situation

50%

Fight corruption

44%

Carry out political reform

43%

Control security

39%


Source: Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,315 Palestinians, conducted from Apr. 3 to Apr. 7, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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