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New Poll Shows Majority of Arab Israelis in Galilee Oppose New Jewish Settlements
A new poll of Arab Israelis in the Galilee shows 63% oppose new Jewish settlements, with 49% accepting Israeli sovereignty "out of necessity." The survey, conducted by Direct Polls for "Lev BaGalil" among 333 respondents from October 11-13, 2026, also found 76% support cooperating with police to report illegal weapons.
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- 0163% of Arab Israelis in the Galilee oppose new Jewish settlements, according to a new poll.
- 02A majority of Arab respondents, 51%, accept Israeli sovereignty in the Galilee without reservation.
- 0376% of Arab respondents support cooperating with police to report unlicensed firearms.
- 04The poll surveyed 333 Arab residents in the Galilee between October 11-13, 2026.
- 05"Lev BaGalil" called for strengthening Jewish settlement and combating illegal weapons.
"Lev BaGalil" urged the state to strengthen Jewish presence and combat illegal arms.
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