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Obama Favored in Key Muslim Countries

Saudis most likely to voice a preference; Pakistanis least likely

October 21, 2008
In six predominantly Muslim countries surveyed about the U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama tends to win more support than John McCain. Saudis and Lebanese are much more likely to state a preference than are their Palestinian, Turkish, Kuwaiti, or Pakistani counterparts.More ...
Israel, Syria, and Turkey in Talks

Israel, Syria, and Turkey in Talks

May 22, 2008
As Turkey mediates peace talks between Israel and Syria, a 2007 Gallup Poll reveals that just 9% of Israelis approve of Syria’s leadership, but 34% approve of Turkey’s leadership.
Israelis and Palestinians Voice Views on Iran

Israelis and Palestinians Voice Views on Iran

April 3, 2008
Gallup reports from Israel and the West Bank on how Israelis and Palestinians view Iran's leadership.

‘Satisfaction Gap’ Divides Israelis, Palestinians

Reducing quality of life differences may be one key to curbing extremism

January 11, 2008
Recent life satisfaction results from the Middle East clearly reflect sharp quality of life differences between Israelis and Palestinians. Improving Palestinians’ perceptions of efforts to reduce those gaps -- particularly by creating new jobs -- may be one way to limit the appeal of extremism in the region.More ...

Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions

Israelis split on moral justification of military attacks on civilians

January 11, 2008
In the midst of collapsing peace talks between Israel and leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Gallup examines data that find a majority of Israeli and Palestinian citizens favor nonviolent forms of resistance and negotiation -- rather than armed struggle and military solutions -- as the best way to achieve self-determination and security.More ...
Gallup From the Field: Israel & the West Bank

Gallup From the Field: Israel & the West Bank

January 8, 2008
Gallup reports from Israel and the West Bank the views of Israelis and Palestinians regarding the United States as a fair peace broker.

Palestinians Broadly Support the Peace Process

Only Hamas supporters reject it in large numbers

December 21, 2007
A recent Gallup Poll in the Palestinian territories finds Hamas and Fatah supporters in disagreement about the peace process. A majority of pro-Fatah Palestinians support the peace process, while a majority of pro-Hamas Palestinians oppose it.More ...