(Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research) Dr. Khalil Shikaki - The poll showed widespread public discontent with the performance of the PA government and leadership as well as Fatah during the confrontations and the war. 2/3 reject Abbas' decision to postpone the Palestinian elections and believe he postponed them because he was afraid of their outcome, not because of Israel. If a presidential election was held today, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyyeh would receive 59%, while President Mahmoud Abbas would receive 27%. If new legislative elections were held today, 41% will vote for Hamas and 30% will vote for Fatah. In the West Bank, support for Hamas stands at 38% and Fatah 32%. Support for a return to armed confrontations and intifada with Israel rose sharply to 60% (from 43% three months ago). 58% oppose and 39% support the concept of the two-state solution. 54% are opposed and 39% are supportive of a return to dialogue with the U.S. under President Joe Biden. 63% oppose and 29% support a return to Palestinian-Israeli negotiations under U.S. leadership.
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