2 ms·

Hamas polled at 53% support in 2021. [1] Just one data point, but provide contrary data if you have it. [1] https://apnews.com/article/hamas-middle-east-scien

Hamas polled at 53% support in 2021. [1] Just one data point, but provide contrary data if you have it. [1] https://apnews.com/article/hamas-middle-east-science-32095d8e1323fc1cad819c34da08fd87 https://apnews.com/article/hamas-middle-east-science-32095d8...

serialthrilla2 3y ago
That's interesting and sad that they're polling so high. It makes me question what culpability a nation has with the actions of its government. If "let the politicians run politics" or (they're a mean mob so we don't risk putting up a fight) is the thought of the citizens and then a war is started, as civilians are we indemnified or responsible?
- paulddraper 3y ago
  A June 2023 poll had 70% support for "armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel." [1] It is a sobering truth -- but an objective truth -- that many Palestinians simply want to kill Israelis/Westerners. [1] https://pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2088%20English%20full%20text%20June%202023.pdf https://pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2088%20English%20...
  - activescott 3y ago
    It is question number 70, not 70%. Below copied from page 25 of the document you linked: Q70) Concerning armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel, I.... Total West Bank Gaza Strip 1) Strongly support 23% 16% 34% 2) support 34% 32% 36% 3) oppose 27% 34% 17% 4) Strongly oppose 11% 10% 12% 5) DK/NA 11% 10% 12% It is notable that "Strongly support" is twice as high in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military has built a wall around it and has maintained an indefinite ongoing land, sea, and air blockade on since 2007.
    - nailer 3y ago
      Israel and Egypt. But otherwise your post is accurate.
    - edanm 3y ago
      umm.. it is both question 70 and 70%. The category Strongly support and support (as opposed to the next category, oppose) are 34%+36%, which sum to 70%.

serialthrilla2 3y ago

That's interesting and sad that they're polling so high. It makes me question what culpability a nation has with the actions of its government. If "let the politicians run politics" or (they're a mean mob so we don't risk putting up a fight) is the thought of the citizens and then a war is started, as civilians are we indemnified or responsible?

paulddraper 3y ago
A June 2023 poll had 70% support for "armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel." [1] It is a sobering truth -- but an objective truth -- that many Palestinians simply want to kill Israelis/Westerners. [1] https://pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2088%20English%20full%20text%20June%202023.pdf https://pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2088%20English%20...
- activescott 3y ago
  It is question number 70, not 70%. Below copied from page 25 of the document you linked: Q70) Concerning armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel, I.... Total West Bank Gaza Strip 1) Strongly support 23% 16% 34% 2) support 34% 32% 36% 3) oppose 27% 34% 17% 4) Strongly oppose 11% 10% 12% 5) DK/NA 11% 10% 12% It is notable that "Strongly support" is twice as high in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military has built a wall around it and has maintained an indefinite ongoing land, sea, and air blockade on since 2007.
  - nailer 3y ago
    Israel and Egypt. But otherwise your post is accurate.
  - edanm 3y ago
    umm.. it is both question 70 and 70%. The category Strongly support and support (as opposed to the next category, oppose) are 34%+36%, which sum to 70%.