Most Palestinians Support West Bank Armed Groups but Don’t Back Hamas
Though support for Hamas is rising, Palestinian pollster says upcoming Israeli-Palestinian poll offers cautious optimism for a two-state solution while warning of the risks of further escalation
By Felice Friedson and Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
Gliding through the maze of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is challenging even in normal times. To gain insights into the Palestinian perspective during the Israel-Hamas war, one man stands out for his ability to provide answers. Do the Palestinian people support Hamas after October 7? Did they before? Is an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement still within reach?
Dr. Khalil Shikaki, pollster and founder of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, shared his views in an in-depth interview with The Media Line’s Felice Friedson and Giorgia Valente.
PHOTO – Dr. Khalil Shikaki, founder of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. (Courtesy)
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