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The Foreign Affairs Interview

What Do Palestinians Think of Their Own Leaders?

Nov 16, 2023
Amaney Jamal, dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, discusses a recent survey revealing low support for Hamas and their leader among Palestinians. The podcast explores the declining confidence in existing Palestinian regimes, viability of Israel's objective to eliminate Hamas, proposals for extending authority over Gaza, and promoting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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  • Majority of Palestinians in Gaza have little trust in Hamas government.
  • Decreasing support for both Hamas and Palestinian Authority highlights the need for a viable political alternative and addressing underlying issues.

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Palestinian Public Opinion on Hamas

According to recent surveys conducted by Amane Jamal, about 67% of Palestinians in Gaza expressed no or little trust in the Hamas government. Additionally, only 24% said they would vote for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in elections. These findings suggest that Hamas had very little support among the Palestinian population in Gaza prior to the recent conflict.

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