"Gazan Shift: Support for Two-State Solution Surges as Backing for Hamas Declines"
Support for Hamas as a political party has dropped to 34% among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, while satisfaction with its war performance remains high at 70%. The war has led to significant shifts in Palestinian views on armed struggle and diplomatic solutions, with support for a two-state solution jumping by 27 points to 62%. Despite the war's brutality, face-to-face polling in Gaza revealed the diverging opinions on Hamas as a governing body and as a symbol of Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation. Satisfaction with the United States' handling of the war is nearly nonexistent at 1%, while Yemen garnered the highest approval ratings due to the Houthis' actions in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
- Gazans increasingly back a two-state solution, as support for Hamas drops NBC News
- Poll: Over 70% Palestinians still maintain Hamas 'correct' to commit Oct. 7 atrocities The Times of Israel
- Surprise Jump In Gazan Support For 2-state Solution, While Still In Favor Of Oct 7 Attack - I24NEWS i24NEWS
- Poll: Majority of Palestinians Want Hamas Control Over Gaza Strip When War Ends Washington Free Beacon
- More than 90% of Palestinians say no atrocities perpetrated on Oct. 7 JNS.org
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