 | Here are poll results even the MSM could love... |
Hamas' popularity soared to heights unseen since its founding, according to a poll conducted by the non-partisan Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR). Hamas approval ratings are higher than they were at its founding in 1987, and higher than the percentage it received at the recent elections. Meanwhile, Fatah's approval ratings have been sliding to lower levels.| Fatah was a cult of personality. No personality, no cult. |
The poll showed that the pressure being placed by the West and Israel on Hamas is only adding to the Palestinian public opinion's approval of the movement. It is also believed that Fatah is conspiring to undermine the Hamas government. Palestinians are more willing to accept moderate solutions than any time before, even as they oppose the notion that Hamas' recognize Israel. According to PSR's poll, most Palestinians want Hamas to negotiate with Israel and implement the roadmap. Two-thirds of the surveyed population accepts a two-state solution with a mutual recognition of the states. |