(Tel Aviv University and Israel Democracy Institute) A survey of the adult Jewish population of Israel conducted on Jan. 18-19 found 64.5% oppose an exchange with Syria of "the full Golan Heights for a full peace." 68% feel that President Assad is not sincere when declaring his desire for peace with Israel. While 71% affirm their support for negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, only 30% believe such talks will lead to peace in the foreseeable future. Finally, 73% are optimistic about their personal future and 62% are optimistic about the country's.
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