Palestinian Public Opinion Poll Gaza, Political Prospects, Outgoing and Newly-Appointed

Figure 1: View of present conditions and future outlook Palestinians’ current assessment of the direction of society and prospects for the future are a reflection of the conditions and needs faced by the population, chiefly: the war in Gaza heightened violence and continued fragmentation in the West Bank, and everyday problems faced by the typical family. [...] The comparatively meager rate of support in the West Bank is most likely observing these trends, Palestinians in the West Bank have grown more pessimistic and skeptical of the prospect or benefits of two states, a reflection of the reality on the ground, namely the rapid settlement expansion and deepening isolation of Jerusalem. [...] Notably, there is a significant gap in support between respondents in Gaza and the West Bank, with 62% in the West Bank and only 21% in the Gaza supporting the decision. [...] The gap in positive assessments among respondents in Gaza might reflect the belief that Hamas, as the governing authority in Gaza and leading faction in the war, is more accountable than the PIJ for the current circumstances. [...] The Day After the War: Majority support a Palestinian-led government in Gaza and the UN to oversee humanitarian efforts Humanitarian action: 81% in Gaza trust the UN to lead Despite mixed perceptions of the UN between those in the West Bank and Gaza, the global body is still the most trusted actor to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza.