Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
New polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and a potentially decisive role for Marwan Barghouti.
Support for Hamas has plummeted in recent months among Palestinians, according to a new survey conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR). The drop in backing for the militant group has not translated into higher approval ratings for the Palestinian Authority (PA), indicating a broader crisis of confidence in Palestinian political leadership.
The decline in Hamas support has been most pronounced in the West Bank, where it has fallen from 32% a year ago to 18%, while in Gaza, it has dropped from 41% to 33%. This shift in public opinion reflects a growing preference for negotiations over armed struggle, a lack of trust in Palestinian political leadership, and an opening for alternative electoral figures ahead of legislative elections scheduled for November 28.
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