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Israeli-Palestinian Public Opinion Polls

Poll#29 - September 2009: Israelis are more apprehensive and Palestinians somewhat more favorable about US involvement in the region compared to their expectations after Obama’s election

(August 2009)

Poll#28 - June 2009: Pessimism among Israelis and Palestinians regarding the prospects for a settlement and a Palestinian state in the next few years, but both sides support a two-state solution

(June 2009)

Poll#27 - March 2009: In the aftermath of Israel’s military operation in Gaza and the February elections, Israelis and Palestinians share hawkish positions regarding the peace process

(March 2009)

Poll#26 - December 2008: Following Obama’s election, Palestinians and Israelis seek a more active role of the US in moderating the conflict

(December 2008)

Poll#25 - September 2008: Israelis support release of Marwan barghouti in return for Gilad Shalit; three fourths of Palestinians back soldier kidnappings in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

(September 2008)

Poll#24 - June 2008: Israelis strongly oppose cease-fire with Hamas if agreement does not include release of gilad shalit; Palestinians strongly oppose agreement if it does not include the west bank

(June 2008)

Poll#23 - March 2008: Threatened Israelis and Palestinians disenchanted with the peace process and support further violence

(March 2008)

Poll#22 - December 2007: Skeptical Israelis and Palestinians are split half in support for a final status package along the Clinton parameters

(December 2007)

Poll#21 - September 2007: Low expectations among Israelis and Palestinians for the success of the International peace conference called for by the US and to be held in November

(September 2007)

Poll#20 - June 2007: In the backdrop of the Gaza takeover by Hamas, Israelis and Palestinians share grim expectations of the other side’s leadership and the chances for the resumption of negotiations

(June 2007)