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Arab World Reassesses Oct. 7, Hamas Support Declines
A study by Psychological Warfare reveals growing divisions in the Arab world over the October 7 attacks, with diminishing belief in Hamas's victory. While criticism of Hamas is rising, particularly regarding the attack's consequences, support for its disarmament remains low.
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- 01Arab world divisions deepen over Oct. 7, with Hamas's perceived victory declining significantly.
- 0265% in Gaza believe armed resistance caused destruction without protection, yet oppose Hamas disarmament.
- 0384% of Palestinians surveyed called for the resignation of Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas.
- 04Arab media increasingly criticizes Hamas's Oct. 7 decision as a strategic error.
- 05Public support for normalization with Israel is very low in Egypt and Jordan, around 4%.
- 06Arab media focuses more on Gaza's war impact than on Israeli victims of Oct. 7.
The research also indicates a significant crisis of confidence in Palestinian leadership, with a large majority calling for Mahmoud Abbas's resignation. Public support for normalization with Israel is minimal in countries like Egypt and Jordan.
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