
The relative decline in support is only because the “illegitimacy of the consequences,” as explained by Mahmoud Al-Habbash

What do Palestinians think about the October 7 massacre?

Palestinians continue to overwhelmingly support Hamas terror, particularly in PA-controlled areas

According to Palestinian poll, only 14% of Palestinians think Abbas deserves to represent them
Q: “Generally, do you see yourself as:” Total West Bank Gaza Religious 40.9% 32.6% 54.6% Somewhat religious 52.1% 59.8% 39.4% Not religious 6.8% 7.6% 5.6% DK\NA 0.2% 0% 0.5% Note: “These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in...”
64% want Abbas to resign (West Bank 55%, Gaza 77%) 32% want Abbas to stay in office 65% are dissatisfied with Abbas’ performance 32% are satisfied with Abbas’ performance (West Bank 38%, Gaza 23%) Note: “These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and...”
If elections were held today: Abbas 42% (West Bank 46%, Gaza 36%) Haniyeh 49% (West Bank 41%, Gaza 62%) Note: “These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 12-16 December 2018… Margin of...”
If elections were held today without Abbas: Marwan Barghouti 29% Haniyeh 24% Mohammad Dahlan 6% Rami al Hamdallah 5% Khaled Mashaal 4% Mustafa Barghouti 2% Saeb Erekat 2% Salam Fayyad 1% Note: “These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey...”
If legislative elections were held today: Fatah 35% Hamas 34% All other parties combined 10% Undecided 21% Note: “These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 12-16 December 2018… Margin...”
Q: “Identify the party or side responsible for the worsening conditions in the Gaza Strip: Hamas, the PA and Abbas, Egypt, or others?” The PA, Abbas, and “the reconciliation government” - 43% (West Bank 34%, Gaza 58%) Hamas - 21% (West Bank 17%, Gaza 28%) Egypt - 9% Others - 20% Note: “These are...”
- “Only 35% of the West Bankers say that people can criticize the authority in their area without fear and 61% say that they cannot. In the Gaza Strip, 48% say that people can criticize the authority in their area without fear and 50% believe that they cannot. - Perception of corruption in PA...”
Q: "From among the following satellite news stations, which one you watched most during the last two months?" Al Jazeera TV - 20% Al Aqsa TV - 14% Maan TV - 12% Palestine TV - 12% Palestine Today - 12% Al Mayadeen - 5% Al Quds TV - 5% Al Arabiya - 4% Note: “These are the results of the latest poll...”