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Poll: 73% of Palestinians Want Abbas to Step Down


(Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research) Dr. Khalil Shikaki - A poll conducted in the West Bank and Gaza between March16-20, 2022, found a rise in Fatah's popularity. However, President Abbas' popularity has not risen and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh would defeat Abbas in a presidential election by 54% to 38%. 73% want Abbas to resign. 60% of West Bankers say they cannot criticize the PA without fear. 56% in Gaza say they cannot criticize Hamas authorities without fear. 58% oppose a two-state solution for Palestinian-Israeli relations. 52% supported a return to armed confrontations and intifada. 70% oppose an unconditional resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations. 73% believe the Qur'an contains a prophecy on the demise of the State of Israel. Only 13% believe that the most vital Palestinian goal should be to establish a democratic political system that respects freedoms and rights of Palestinians.
2022-03-28 00:00:00
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