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Israelis Want Barak at Summit

Yedi'ot Aharonot poll conducted on July 9, 2000, among 502 respondents, a representative sample of the adult Israeli population. Maximum sampling error is 4.5 percent.

In light of the political developments, should Barak participate in the summit?

Should 52%
Should Not 45%
No Reply 3%

Does Barak have a mandate to make concessions to the Palestinians in light of three parties' leaving the government?

Has a mandate 53%
Does not have a mandate 44%
No Reply 3%

What would be desirable now: a unity government, a narrow left-wing government, or elections?

New elections 43%
Unity government 39%
Narrow government 18%

Source: Conference for Middle East Peace