Poll Finds Majority of Israelis and Palestinians Oppose Two-State Solution
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
A new Gallup poll reveals that majorities of Israelis and Palestinians oppose a two-state solution, with 65% of Israelis and 58% of Palestinians against it. Support for the solution has slightly increased since 2023 but remains far below 2012 levels. The survey also found widespread pessimism about achieving lasting peace, with only about 21-22% on each side believing it's possible. The poll was conducted among 1,000 Israelis and 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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- A majority of Israelis and Palestinians oppose a two-state solution, according to a new Gallup poll.
- Only 26% of Israelis and 32% of Palestinians polled support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
- Widespread pessimism prevails, with only 21-22% on both sides believing permanent peace is achievable.
- Support for a two-state solution has slightly increased since 2023 but is significantly lower than in 2012.
- Gallup could not include respondents from Gaza in its survey since 2023.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 Israelis and 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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