In this chapter, the speaker discusses their belief that collective punishment is deeply immoral and challenges the idea that Israel's response to Hamas is justified because they were elected by the people. They also question the reliability of polling results in an authoritarian state like Gaza and express their desire for regular elections. Additionally, they mention their work on joint Israeli Palestinian surveys and share that according to the Arab barometer survey, Hamas was not doing well before October 7th.
Pollster and political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin has worked extensively with public opinion polls of both Palestinians and Israelis. Listen as she talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the dreams, fears, anger, and frustration of both sides. Along the way she analyzes the mood of Arab-Israelis and what optimism, if any, she has for a peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians in the aftermath of October 7th.