The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) performed the latest survey, which found growing support among Palestinians for using armed conflict to end Israeli occupation and establish a Palestinian state.
The survey, completed within the West Bank and Gaza Strip, indicates that fifty percent of respondents now guide armed resistance, marking an eight boom from the previous study. This surge in aid shows a huge shift in public sentiment, reflecting extended frustration and a preference for more assertive moves to reap their dreams.
Rise in Hamas Popularity
The survey also shows an upward push inside the reputation of the Palestinian resistance institution Hamas, which has seen a 6% increase, bringing its approval score to 40. In assessment, the recognition of President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party stands at 20%. This shift in recognition underscores a growing disenchantment with modern-day management and a preference for the more militant stance encouraged by using Hamas.
Context of the Survey
Eight months after the onset of Israeli aggression in Gaza, the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) carried out this survey. Walid Ladadwa, head of PSR’s Survey Research Unit, stated that despite the fact that the boom in support for Hamas and armed war is not significantly high as compared to preceding surveys, it reflects the reaction to the continuing Israeli aggression in Gaza. The persistent conflict and recent escalations have likely influenced public opinion, pushing more Palestinians towards supporting armed resistance.
Discontent with Palestinian Authority
Ladadwa further noted that the survey results express dissatisfaction with the Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas, which has long pursued a two-state solution through negotiations and has rejected armed struggle. This growing discontent suggests that many Palestinians are losing faith in diplomatic efforts and are instead favoring a more aggressive approach.
The PSR survey highlights a sizeable shift in Palestinian public opinion toward assisting armed conflict and suggests increasing discontent with the present-day management’s approach to attaining Palestinian statehood. The findings underscore the complexities and challenges in the place, indicating a capacity rise in tensions and, in addition, warfare if diplomatic solutions continue to falter.
