According to a new survey cited by Israeli media, 44% of American Muslims hold a positive view of Hamas, and 50% view the Palestinian Authority positively. Only 12% view the Israeli government positively, while 78% support Palestinians overall. The pollster was not identified in the report.
A new survey reported by Israeli media offers a detailed look at American Muslim public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to the poll, 44% of American Muslims hold a positive view of Hamas, the Islamist militant group that controls Gaza, and 50% view the Palestinian Authority positively. Only 26% view Israelis positively, and just 12% view the Israeli government positively. The survey also found that 78% of American Muslim citizens support Palestinians in general. The pollster and methodology were not disclosed in the report.
The findings are broadly consistent with other recent surveys of American Muslim attitudes. A Pew Research Center poll published earlier this month found that 47% of American Muslims expressed support for Hamas, and about half backed the Palestinian Authority. The reported figures continue to highlight the deep divide in American public opinion on Israel, particularly among Muslim Americans.
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