2015 data and graphics question 1 · 2015 data and graphics question 5 now, turning to the...

West Bank Gaza East Jerusalem

(Israeli control)

Being a good Muslim (or Christian) 5% 10% 15%

Education 0%

Having a good family life 34% 34% 32%

Health 2% 0%

Job 1%

Making enough money to live comfortably 44% 31% 42%

My children 0%

Security 0%

The release of prisoners 0%

Working to establish a Palestinian state 14% 24% 11%

2015 Data and Graphics Question 1

Hello. Let’s start with your personal priorities. As you know, different people have different priorities

at different times in their lives. I would like to list some broad possibilities for you, and I’d like you

to tell me which one is your own priority.

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Being a good Muslim (or Christian)

Education

Having a good family life

Health

Job

Making enough money to live comfortably

My children

Security

The release of prisoners

Working to establish a Palestinian state

East Jerusalem (Israeli control) Gaza West Bank

West Bank GazaEast Jerusalem

(Israeli control)

Being a good Muslim (or Christian) 7% 9% 21%

Economy 0% 37%

Having a good family life 44% 42%

Health 1% 0%

Job 0%

Land 1%

Making enough money to live comfortably 28% 27% 25%

Medication and treatment 0%

Other issues 1% 2% 1%

Working to establish a Palestinian state 17% 21% 16%


And which one of these would you say is your second priority these days?

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Being a good Muslim (or Christian)

Economy

Having a good family life

Health

Job

Land

Making enough money to live comfortably

Medication and treatment

Other issues

Working to establish a Palestinian state

And which one of these would you say is your second priority these days?



(Israeli control)

Very good idea 21% 32% 25%

Fairly good idea 53% 40% 44%

Fairly bad idea 7% 14% 11%

Very bad idea 5% 6% 17%

Don't know/refused 14% 8% 4%


As you may know, there is some talk lately about reforming or interpreting Islam

in a more moderate, tolerant, or modern way. Do you think this is a:

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West Bank Gaza East Jerusalem (Israeli control)

West Bank GazaJerusalem

(Israeli control)

A great deal 7% 4% 34%

A fair amount 15% 24% 30%

Not very much 27% 37% 33%

Nothing at all 30% 27% 12%



There is a Palestinian movement called al-Wasatiyyah that supports this idea.

How much have you heard about al-Wasatiyyah?

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(Israeli control)

Practical progress and national institutions 33% 33% 28%

International recognition 42% 29% 42%

Resistance to the occupation 21% 38% 18%



Now, turning to the Palestinian people as a whole, there are different views about what should

be our top priority these days. Some say our top priority should be to develop our society from

the bottom up, focusing on practical progress and on building:

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Practical progress andnational institutions

Internationalrecognition

Resistance to theoccupation

Don't know/refused


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(Israeli control)

Strongly agree 40% 59% 73%

Somewhat agree 41% 29% 20%

Somewhat disagree 14% 7% 5%

Strongly disagree 6% 5% 2%


The PA should send officials and security officers to Gaza to take over the

administration there.

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(Israeli control)






Hamas should keep its own armed militia for now, no matter what else

happens.

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The PA should allow Hamas to operate politically, openly and freely,

in the West Bank.

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Hamas should be allowed to run in an election only if it gives up its

separate armed militia.

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Hamas should maintain a ceasefire with Israel in both Gaza and the West

Bank.

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(Israeli control)

The goal should be to work toward reclaiming all

of historic Palestine, from the river to the sea.41% 50% 26%

The goal should be to end the occupation of the

West Bank and Gaza to achieve a two-state

solution.

29% 44% 49%

The goal should be to work for a one-state

solution in all of the land: a state in which Arabs

and Jews will have equal rights in one country,

from the river to the sea.

18% 5% 24%

No opinion/don’t know 11% 1% 1%


I want to ask your own view about what the main Palestinian national goal for the next five years

should be. I will read three different views on this. Please tell me which one comes closest to your

own view.

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The goal should be to work toward reclaiming allof historic Palestine, from the river to the sea.

The goal should be to end the occupation of theWest Bank and Gaza to achieve a two-state

solution.

The goal should be to work for a one-statesolution in all of the land: a state in which Arabsand Jews will have equal rights in one country,

from the river to the sea.

No opinion/don’t know



(Israeli control)

To get more international recognition for a

Palestinian state27% 21% 32%

To make the PA an effective, noncorrupt

government29% 21% 19%

To hold new elections for the Palestinian

president and parliament13% 28% 12%

To support the resistance to end the

occupation14% 25% 30%

To support negotiations with Israel to end

the occupation11% 5% 3%

No opinion/don’t know 6% 4%


And how about right now—which of these choices should be the highest-priority

goal?

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To get more international recognition for aPalestinian state

To make the PA an effective, noncorruptgovernment

To hold new elections for the Palestinianpresident and parliament

To support the resistance to end the occupation

To support negotiations with Israel to end theoccupation




(Israeli control)

We need to be steadfast and demand our rights,

even if not achieved in my lifetime.57% 65% 36%

We should negotiate with Israel and get the best

deal we can get that will bring about the end of the

occupation and conflict with Israel, even if it might

be necessary to give up some of our claims, so that

our people and our children can have a better life.

26% 34% 61%



The following statements focus on different views of what is more important for Palestinians over

the long-term future. Please select which statement, number one or number two, comes closer to

your own view.

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We need to be steadfast and demand our rights, even if not achieved in my lifetime.

We should negotiate with Israel and get the best deal we can get that will bring aboutthe end of the occupation and conflict with Israel, even if it might be necessary to giveup some of our claims, so that our people and our children can have a better l


(Israeli control)

I would accept that Israel will be “a Jewish state,” as long

as the Palestinian citizens of Israel will have equal civil

rights.

12% 7% 28%

I would not accept recognition of Israel as either “a

Jewish state” or “the state of the Jewish people.”16% 14% 29%

I would accept a state called Israel, but not with a Jewish

majority.9% 7% 18%

I would not accept a state of Israel in any form. 43% 49% 16%

As long as Palestine becomes independent, it doesn’t

matter what kind of state Israel is.15% 22% 8%



If Israel recognizes an independent Palestinian state, there are different views about recognition of Israel

as a Jewish state or a state for the Jewish people. I am going to read you different views on this

question. Please tell me which one comes closest to your own.

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I would accept that Israel will be “a Jewish state,” as long as the Palestinian citizens of Israel will have equal

civil rights.

I would not accept recognition of Israel as either “a Jewish state” or “the state of the Jewish people.”

I would accept a state called Israel, but not with aJewish majority.

I would not accept a state of Israel in any form.

As long as Palestine becomes independent, it doesn’t matter what kind of state Israel is.




(Israeli control)

This should be the end of the conflict with

Israel and the beginning of a new chapter of

Palestinian history.

33% 34% 38%

The struggle is not over and resistance should

continue until all of historic Palestine is

liberated.

58% 65% 55%



If the Palestinian leadership is able to negotiate a two-state solution with Israel, do you think

that:

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The struggle is not over and resistance should continue until all of historic Palestine isliberated.This should be the end of the conflict with Israel and the beginning of a new chapter ofPalestinian history.


(Israeli control)

A two-state solution would be its final goal. 37% 35% 46%

A two-state solution would be part of a

“program of stages” to liberate all of historic

Palestine later.

52% 63% 47%



And if the Palestinian leadership negotiates a two-state solution with Israel, do you think

that:

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A two-state solution would be its final goal.

A two-state solution would be part of a “program of stages” to liberate all of historic Palestine later.



(Israeli control)

It shows that the PA’s real intention is to liberate all of

historic Palestine someday.27% 54% 41%

It should not be taken seriously, because the PA’s only

goal is a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza,

side by side with Israel.

27% 31% 33%

It is a mistake, because it raises false expectations

among Palestinians and unnecessary fears among

Israelis.

32% 12% 22%

15% 3% 4%


As you may know, the PA publishes official maps, statements, songs, and poems that talk about all

of historic Palestine as belonging to the Palestinians, including cities like Haifa, Jaffa, Tiberias, and

so on. Do you think:

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It shows that the PA’s real intention is to liberate all of historic Palestine someday.

It should not be taken seriously, because the PA’s only goal is a Palestinian state in the West Bank

and Gaza, side by side with Israel.

It is a mistake, because it raises false expectationsamong Palestinians and unnecessary fears among

Israelis.



(Israeli control)

Both Jews and Palestinians have rights to the

land.13% 11% 40%

This is Palestinian land and Jews have no rights

to the land.81% 88% 55%

Don’t know 7% 1% 5%


There are also different views about who has any rights to be in historic Palestine. Do you think

that Jews have some rights to the land along with the Palestinians, or that this is all Palestinian

land and the Jews have no rights to it?

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Both Jews and Palestinians have rights to the land.

This is Palestinian land and Jews have no rights to the land.

Don’t know


(Israeli control)

Yes 38% 37% 34%

No 52% 54% 64%

No opinion/don't know 10% 9% 2%


Do you think Jews feel or do not feel a special attachment to the land of Palestine or

Israel?

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Yes No No opinion/don't know


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Yes 18% 20% 30%

No 72% 66% 67%



And do you think that in ancient times there were or were not Jewish kingdoms

and temples here?

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(Israeli control)

Israel should declare its willingness to share Jerusalem as a

Palestinian and Israeli capital.17% 7% 16%

Israel should stop any building in settlements outside the

wall from now on.22% 31% 33%

Israel should allow more Palestinian freedom of movement. 17% 18% 31%

Israel should crack down on settler attacks. 11% 14% 15%

Israel should release more Palestinian prisoners. 27% 27% 4%



Thinking about Israel, what would you say is the one thing it could do to convince Palestinians that it

really wants peace and a two-state solution?

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Israel should declare its willingness to shareJerusalem as a Palestinian and Israeli capital.

Israel should stop any building in settlements outsidethe wall from now on.

Israel should allow more Palestinian freedom ofmovement.

Israel should crack down on settler attacks.

Israel should release more Palestinian prisoners.




(Israeli control)

Definitely yes 53% 42%

Probably yes 25% 42%

Probably no 11% 13%

Definitely no 10% 4%

No opinion/don't know 2% 0%


In the current situation, would you like a new highway built from the

southern West Bank to the northern West Bank, bypassing Jerusalem, in

order to allow for good transportation between the north and south (and

avoiding Israeli border control around Jerusalem)?

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Definitely yes

Probably yes

Probably no

Definitely no

No opinion/don't know



(Israeli control)

A citizen of the state of Palestine, with equal rights and

responsibilities with its other citizens91% 84% 45%

A citizen of the state of Israel, with equal rights and

responsibilities with its other citizens4% 12% 52%



As you know, states provide rights to their citizens like law and order, certain freedoms, or

healthcare and retirement benefits—and they demand responsibilities like voting, national service,

obeying the law, or coexistence with everyone. With this in mind, would you rather be:

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Would you rather be....?

A citizen of the state of Palestine, with equal rights and responsibilities with its othercitizens

A citizen of the state of Israel, with equal rights and responsibilities with its other citizens



(Israeli control)

Good chance of progress 9% 4% 26%

Some chance of progress 29% 31% 38%

Very little chance of progress 17% 27% 8%

No chance of progress 39% 33% 17%



After the recent Israeli election and the formation of their new government, how

do you see the chances of making any practical progress on economic and other

quality-of-life issues with the Israelis in the near future?

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(Israeli control)

Good chance of progress 8% 3% 23%

Some chance of progress 17% 20% 31%

Very little chance of progress 22% 38% 20%

No chance of progress 45% 36% 23%



And how about progress in peace talks with the new Israeli government on a two-

state solution?

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(Israeli control)

The PA 10% 20% 22%

Hamas 7% 40% 33%

Israel 49% 29% 13%

The UN 21% 5% 18%

Egypt 9% 5% 13%



In the current situation, who do you think is most responsible for the slow

pace of reconstruction in Gaza?

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(Israeli control)

The PA 7% 11% 21%

Hamas 6% 19% 29%

Israel 59% 59% 13%

The UN 11% 4% 18%

Egypt 13% 5% 19%



And who do you think is most responsible for not developing Gaza’s offshore natural gas field?

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knowWest Bank Gaza East Jerusalem (Israeli control)


(Israeli control)

Definitely accept 14% 6% 28%

Probably accept 42% 38% 42%

Probably reject 11% 19% 6%

Definitely reject 20% 37% 20%

Don't know 13% 1% 4%


Some people say that if it might help to end the occupation, the

Palestinians should accept the principle of “two states for two

peoples—the Palestinian people and the Jewish people.” Other people

say no, on the contrary, that principle is wrong and and Palestinians

should reject it because we should not accept a state for the Jewish

people.

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Don't know 7% 3% 4%


In the current situation, would you like to see Israel allow more Palestinians to work

inside Israel?

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Don't know 6% 2% 2%


In the current situation, would you personally be willing to work in Israel if there was

a good, high-paying job?

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Don't know 7% 3% 0%


In the current situation, would you like to see Israeli companies offer more

jobs inside the West Bank/Gaza?

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In the current situation, would you personally be willing to work for an

Israeli company in the West Bank/Gaza (not in settlements) if there was a

good, high-paying job?

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(Israeli control)

I’m against all forms of normalization under

any circumstances, even when the

occupation ends.

31% 13% 24%

I’m against normalization at this time with

Israel as long as the occupation continues,

but would welcome it if we can get a two-

state solution.

21% 24% 24%

I think that some cultural exchange is ok

now if it can improve the lives of our

people.

15% 13% 25%



What do you think about cultural exchange with Israel (like music and sports) at this

time?

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I’m against all forms of normalization under any circumstances, even when the occupation ends.

I’m against normalization at this time with Israel as long as the occupation continues, but would welcome it if we can get a two-state solution.

I think that some cultural exchange is ok now if itcan improve the lives of our people.

Don't know



(Israeli control)

Strongly support 46% 56% 84%

Support 34% 36% 12%

Oppose 13% 5% 4%

Strongly oppose 8% 3% 1%


Palestinian proposals to join more UN and international institutions

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(Israeli control)


Support 18% 25% 58%

Oppose 24% 26% 22%


Don't know 0% 0%


Israeli proposals to annex some West Bank settlements

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24%

37%

0%3%

25% 26%

46%

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(Israeli control)


Support 33% 29% 37%

Oppose 12% 21% 40%


Don't know 1% 0%


Palestinian proposals to support a boycott against Israel

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Stronglysupport

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(Israeli control)


Support 36% 51% 34%

Oppose 15% 24% 19%


Don't know 0%


Israeli proposals to withdraw unilaterally from some West Bank territory

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36%

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3%0%

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(Israeli control)


Support 43% 45% 26%

Oppose 16% 21% 36%


Don't know 0%


Palestinian proposals for nonviolent popular resistance against the occupation

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Support 32% 31% 33%

Oppose 29% 12% 20%


Don't know 0%


Palestinian proposals for armed struggle and car attacks against

the occupation

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(Israeli control)

It is absolutely necessary that Palestine have sovereignty over all of

Jerusalem, including the Jewish neighborhoods west of the 1967

lines.

43% 44% 23%

It is absolutely necessary that Palestine have sovereignty over all of

Arab East Jerusalem, including al-Haram al-Sharif and nearby

churches.

38% 42% 27%

It is absolutely necessary that Palestine have sovereignty only over

al-Haram al-Sharif and nearby churches.6% 7% 32%

It is not absolutely necessary that Palestine have any sovereignty in

Jerusalem, but it is absolutely necessary to have free access to al-

Haram al-Sharif and nearby churches.

4% 6% 18%



During negotiations, there have been discussions about dividing Jerusalem between Palestine and Israel.

Please tell me which of the following four options comes closest to your view about what parts of Jerusalem

must be part of Palestine.

43%

38%

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4%

10%

44%

42%

7%

6%

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It is absolutely necessary that Palestine havesovereignty over all of Jerusalem, including theJewish neighborhoods west of the 1967 lines.

It is absolutely necessary that Palestine havesovereignty over all of Arab East Jerusalem,

including al-Haram al-Sharif and nearby churches.

It is absolutely necessary that Palestine havesovereignty only over al-Haram al-Sharif and

nearby churches.

It is not absolutely necessary that Palestine haveany sovereignty in Jerusalem, but it is absolutely

necessary to have free access to al-Haram al-Sharifand nearby churches.

Don't know

During negotiations, there have been discussions about dividing Jerusalem between Palestine and Israel. Please tell me which of the following four options comes closest to your view about what parts of Jerusalem must be part of Palestine..:



(Israeli control)

Definitely a good idea 20% 11% 37%

Probably a good idea 48% 45% 35%

Probably a bad idea 10% 14% 3%

Definitely a bad idea 13% 28% 24%

Don't know 8% 2% 1%


In the current situation, some people say it would be a good idea to accept to a

temporary agreement, in which Israel would withdraw from part of the West Bank, but

without settling all the other issues in dispute. Other people say no, on the contrary, a

temporary and partial agreement would be a bad idea, because all issues must be

resolved for any agreement with Israel. Which view is closer to your own opinion? Is a

temporary and partial agreement:

20%

48%

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Definitely a goodidea

Probably a goodidea

Probably a badidea

Definitely a badidea

Don't know



(Israeli control)

Israel will continue to exist as a Jewish state. 23% 22% 26%

Israel will continue to exist, but as a binational

state of Jews and Palestinians.24% 20% 36%

Israel will no longer exist, because it will

collapse from internal contradictions.20% 20% 29%

Israel will no longer exist, because Arab or

Muslim resistance will destroy it.18% 32% 9%

Don't know 15% 5%


Now, thinking about the long-term future, maybe in thirty or forty years—and regardless of

what you would personally prefer—which one of the following do you think realistically will

be the fate of Israel?

23% 24%

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Israel will continueto exist as a Jewish

state.

Israel will continueto exist, but as a

binational state ofJews and

Palestinians.

Israel will no longerexist, because it will

collapse frominternal

contradictions.

Israel will no longerexist, because Arab

or Muslimresistance will

destroy it.

Don't know



(Israeli control)

A Palestinian state will exist alongside Israel,

after an agreement between the two sides.24% 19% 30%

A Palestinian state will exist as a result of

armed struggle and pressure against Israel.38% 51% 29%

A Palestinian state will not exist because Israel

will continue to occupy it.15% 20% 25%

A Palestinian state will not exist because it will

become part of Jordan or some other country.10% 5% 16%



And thinking about the long-term future of a Palestinian state, maybe in thirty or forty

years—and regardless of what you would personally prefer—which one of the following do

you think realistically will be the future of a Palestinian state?

24%

38%

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10%

14%

19%

51%

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5%

5%

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A Palestinian state will exist alongside Israel, after anagreement between the two sides.

A Palestinian state will exist as a result of armedstruggle and pressure against Israel.

A Palestinian state will not exist because Israel willcontinue to occupy it.

A Palestinian state will not exist because it will becomepart of Jordan or some other country.

Don't know



(Israeli control)

Israel will continue to exist as a Jewish state. 12% 15% 24%

Israel will continue to exist, but as a binational state

of Jews and Palestinians.25% 13% 26%

Israel will no longer exist, because it will collapse

from internal contradictions.22% 21% 27%

Israel will no longer exist, because Arab or Muslim

resistance will destroy it.21% 42% 22%



Now how about in a hundred years?—and regardless of what you would personally prefer—which

one of the following do you think realistically will be the fate of Israel?

12%

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21%

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Israel will continueto exist as a Jewish

state.

Israel will continueto exist, but as a

binational state ofJews and

Palestinians.

Israel will no longerexist, because it will

collapse frominternal

contradictions.

Israel will no longerexist, because Arabor Muslim resistance

will destroy it.

Don't know



(Israeli control)

A Palestinian state will exist alongside Israel,

after an agreement between the two sides.22% 17% 27%

A Palestinian state will exist as a result of

armed struggle and pressure against Israel.38% 55% 32%

A Palestinian state will not exist because

Israel will continue to occupy it.7% 17% 22%

A Palestinian state will not exist because it

will become part of Jordan or some other

country.

12% 4% 18%



And in a hundred years—and regardless of what you would personally prefer—which one of

the following do you think realistically will be the future of a Palestinian state?

22%

38%

7%

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17%

55%

17%

4%

7%

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A Palestinian state will exist alongside Israel, afteran agreement between the two sides.

A Palestinian state will exist as a result of armedstruggle and pressure against Israel.

A Palestinian state will not exist because Israel willcontinue to occupy it.

A Palestinian state will not exist because it willbecome part of Jordan or some other country.

Don't know

0%


Egypt


(Israeli control)

Very good 22% 22% 66%

Fairly good 36% 32% 16%

Fairly bad 22% 19% 10%

Very bad 21% 27% 8%


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Jordan


(Israeli control)

Very good 42% 13% 19%



Very bad 12% 13% 6%

Don't know 1%


42%

32%

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Very good Fairly good Fairly bad Very bad Don't know


Saudi Arabia


(Israeli control)

Very good 41% 28% 16%



Very bad 6% 12% 9%

Don't know 0%


41% 42%

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Very good Fairly good Fairly bad Very bad Don't know


Qatar


(Israeli control)

Very good 40% 40% 18%



Very bad 10% 6% 39%


40%

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10%

40%43%

11%

6%

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18%

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Turkey


(Israeli control)

Very good 47% 50% 55%



Very bad 6% 3% 11%


47%

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Iran


(Israeli control)

Very good 29% 13% 17%



Very bad 13% 15% 7%


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(Israeli control)

Very good 31% 11% 15%



Very bad 31% 42% 19%


United States

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The EU


(Israeli control)

Very good 46% 26% 27%



Very bad 10% 15% 28%


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10%

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27% 28%

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Hezbollah


(Israeli control)

Very good 28% 17% 57%



Very bad 12% 11% 6%


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The UN


(Israeli control)

Very good 36% 13% 13%



Very bad 26% 20% 15%


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18%20%

26%

13%

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Red Crescent/Red Cross


(Israeli control)

Very good 51% 43% 24%



Very bad 4% 3% 5%


51%

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8%4%

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27%

5%

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Muslim Brotherhood


(Israeli control)

Very good 16% 20% 16%



Very bad 27% 21% 31%


16%

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Daesh/Islamic State


(Israeli control)

Very positive 2% 3% 52%

Fairly positive 2% 5% 19%

Fairly negative 6% 19% 16%

Very negative 90% 74% 13%


2% 2%6%

90%

3% 5%

19%

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19% 16% 13%

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Very positive Fairly positive Fairly negative Very negative



(Israeli control)






Palestinian Islamic Jihad

34%37%

11%

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30%

54%

11%

4%

16%

40%36%

7%

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Jabhat al-Nusra


(Israeli control)






11%

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30%

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Ansar Beit al-Maqdis


(Israeli control)






12%

33%

12%

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Refugee status


(Israeli control)

Refugee 18% 59% 35%

Non-refugee 82% 41% 65%


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Refugee Non-refugee


(Israeli control)

Frequently 71% 42% 54%

Sometimes 27% 46% 37%

Rarely 2% 10% 8%

Never 2% 1%


Do you ever think seriously, in any practical way, about returning

to live in your family’s village or town in the 1948 lands

someday?

71%

27%

2%

42%46%

10%

2%

54%

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8%

1%0%

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Frequently Sometimes Rarely Never



(Israeli control)

Definitely yes 6% 3% 14%

Probably yes 7% 10% 27%

Probably no 14% 14% 28%

Definitely no 70% 73% 30%

Don't know 2% 0% 2%


Would you give up your personal "right of return" if you receive a

substantial compensation, and if that could bring an end to the

occupation?

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Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know



(Israeli control)

Definitely yes 23% 15% 35%

Probably yes 28% 28% 17%

Probably no 21% 26% 34%

Definitely no 18% 29% 13%



In negotiations with Israel, do you think that the Palestinian leadership

should accept that the "right of return" will apply to the West Bank and

Gaza but not to Israel, if that is the very last step required to end the

occupation and achieve a real peace?

23%

28%

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18%

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Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know


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