Poll Shows Low Israeli Support for Palestinian State
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
A Gallup poll indicates that only 26% of Israelis and 32% of Palestinian Arabs support the creation of two independent states. A majority in both populations oppose the idea, with support significantly lower than in 2012. Israeli support for a two-state solution is linked to approval of the current government, with only 5% of those who approve backing the plan. Overall optimism for future peace is low among both groups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Only 26% of Israelis and 32% of Palestinian Arabs support a two-state solution, according to a Gallup poll.
- A majority of Israelis (65%) and Palestinians (58%) oppose the creation of two independent states.
- Support for a two-state solution has halved since 2012, when it was a majority position.
- Israeli support for a two-state solution is 5% among government approvers and 43% among detractors.
- Optimism for future peace is low, with only 22% of Israelis and 21% of Palestinians believing it is possible.
A recent international survey by Gallup reveals a significant decline in support for a two-state solution among both Israelis and Palestinians. Only 26% of Israelis and 32% of Palestinian Arabs in the territories and East Jerusalem favor the creation of two independent states. Conversely, a majority in both populations oppose this scenario, with 65% of Israelis and 58% of Palestinians expressing disapproval. The survey could not fully poll residents of Gaza due to ongoing hostilities. These figures show little change from recent years but represent a stark contrast to 2012, when support for a compromise solution was roughly double.
Within Israeli society, support for the two-state solution is closely tied to approval of the current government. Only 5% of Israelis who approve of the government's policies support the idea, compared to 43% among those who disapprove. Among Palestinian Arabs, internal divisions are less pronounced despite similar levels of criticism towards their leadership. Overall optimism about achieving lasting peace remains critically low, with only 22% of Israelis and 21% of Palestinians believing it is possible in the future. While optimism saw a slight increase after October 2023, believers remain a small minority. Furthermore, even among proponents of a two-state solution, there is a significant difference in belief in peace: 73% of Israeli supporters believe in peace, while only 36% of Palestinian supporters share this conviction.
