Palestinian Public Opinion Polls: Attitudes Toward The Gaza Disengagement Plan

What do you expect to happen now after Abu Mazin's visit to the US and after the setting of mid August as the date for evacuating Gaza settlements and four settlements in the West Bank? (Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, June 9-11, 2005)

If Israel disengages fully in the Gaza strip, including the evacuation of all settlements and the Philadelphia route, and if it lifts the air and sea blockade on the Gaza strip, would you under these conditions support or oppose carrying out armed attacks against Israeli targets from the Gaza Strip? (Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, June 9-11, 2005)

How would you evaluate the capacity of the Palestinian Authority to control matters in the Gaza Strip after Israel's disengagement there? (Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, June 9-11, 2005)

What do you expect to happen with the settlements in the West Bank, in the coming years? (Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, June 9-11, 2005)

What do you think about Sharon's unilateral Withdrawal from Gaza, do you think this step is good to achieve peace or it might be a bad step for the peace process between both sides? (JMCC, May 2-7, 2005)

Don't you think that Israel should coordinate and negotiate with the Palestinian Authority prior to the withdrawal from Gaza Strip in accordance with Sharon's plan? (Palestinian Center for Public Opinion, November 4 - 8, 2004)

The Israeli parliament (Knesset) approved last week Sharon's plan of the unilateral withdrawal from Gaza Strip. What do you think is the target of this plan? (Palestinian Center for Public Opinion, November 4 - 8, 2004)

Do you think that the unilateral disengagement plan is an Israeli substitute for the Road Map? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Do you think that the Israeli Government and the Knesset's approval of the redeployment from Gaza Strip came as a result of? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

How do you evaluate the Palestinian Authority's dealings with the unilateral disengagement plan? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Do you think that Arafat's absence will hinder the implementation of the Israeli disengagement plan? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Do you think that the Israeli disengagement will lead to an escalation of Palestinian struggle over leadership? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Do you think that the disengagement plan will push the Palestinian people towards reinforcing the national unity? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Do you think that Israel will dismantle the settlements if it withdraws from the Gaza Strip? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

The redeployment from the Gaza Strip will lead politically and economically to? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

In case of the implementation of redeployment from the Gaza Strip, will aids for reconstruction and development be concentrated on the Gaza Strip at the expense of the West Bank? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

What benefits can be drawn from the disengagement plan? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

If Israel withdraws from the Strip do you support or reject launching attacks against Israel from inside the Strip? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

If Israel is really committed to a new ceasefire, do you support or reject a new ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Authority? (Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, An Najah National University, November 3-5, 2004)

Would you support or oppose armed attacks against Israeli targets from the Gaza Strip after the implementation of this disengagement plan which has been approved by the Israeli government? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

And if the Israeli government evacuates the Gaza settlements and withdraws completely from the Gaza Strip, including the border strip with Egypt and the international border crossing in Rafah, and if it lifts the air and see blockade so that the airport and sea port would function again, would you in this case support or oppose armed attacks against Israeli targets from the Gaza Strip? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the context of the Sharon disengagement plan, there is a talk about the possible deployment of an armed international or multilateral force in the Gaza Strip that would be responsible for security in the Rafah international border crossing and the Egyptian-Palestinian border. Would you support or oppose such deployment? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the context of the Sharon disengagement plan and the evacuation of the Gaza settlements, there is a talk about destroying homes in these settlements while others see the necessity of keeping them intact for the use of the Palestinians. Which one of the two options do you prefer? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

If you support keeping the settlements intact, would you in this case support or oppose the deployment of an armed international force in these settlements to take custody of them and maintain control over them until an Israeli-Palestinian agreement on their future is reached? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the context of the Sharon disengagement plan, there is a talk about an international or multilateral presence in the Gaza Strip for the purpose of rebuilding the PA institutions, ministries, and security services. Do you support or oppose this presence? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the same context, there is a talk about an international or multilateral presence aiming at rebuilding the Palestinian economy and infrastructure. Do you support or oppose this presence? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

After Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and while awaiting general elections in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, there is a talk about Hamas participation in the administration of the Strip. Do you support or oppose this participation? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

After Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and while awaiting general elections in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, there is a talk about Hamas participation in the administration of the Strip. Do you support or oppose this participation? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

If you support Hamas participation in the administration of the Gaza Strip, how much should its share in decision making be? For example, should it 10% or 90% or something between the two? (Give a percentage between 10 and 90) The percentage should be ---------------- (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

When Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, are you worried about internal Palestinian infighting in the Strip? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

How would you evaluate the capacity of the PA to control matters in the Gaza strip after Israeli withdrawal from it? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

Who in your opinion who will assume control in the Gaza strip after the Israeli withdrawal from it? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

What do you expect to happen in the Gaza strip after the Israeli withdrawal from it? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the context of his disengagement plan, Sharon received a letter from President Bush declaring the US commitment to Israel's security and its existence as a Jewish state and the need to settle the Palestinian refugees in a future Palestinian state rather than Israel and the need to take demographic realities rather than the line of 1967 when setting the final borders. To what extent is this letter important in shaping a permanent agreement with the Israelis? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

In the context of the Israeli intentions to evacuate the Gaza settlements, the Egyptian government has proposed an initiative containing several elements such the unification of the Palestinian security services under the control of the cabinet, the appointment of an effective interior minister, and the deployment of Egyptian military advisers and security officials in the Gaza Strip to assist in the implementation of a mutual ceasefire plan. Tell us if you support or oppose each of these elements and if you support or oppose the whole plan as a package: (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

Unification of the Palestinian security services under the control of the cabinet

The appointment of an effective interior minister

Deployment of Egyptian military advisers and security officials in the Gaza Strip to assist in the implementation of a mutual ceasefire plan

The complete initiative

Do you believe that the Israeli Government is serious about withdrawing from Gaza? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)(The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that the withdrawal will be:

Do you believe that the PNA is qualified to take over authority in Gaza? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Will the PNA be able to improve living conditions in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Will the Israeli withdrawal lead to a more secure situation in Gaza? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Will the Gaza withdrawal reinforce the Israeli occupation in the West Bank? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Did the Israeli withdrawal come to avoid more Israeli causalities among Israeli military forces? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that the Gaza withdrawal is aimed at causing chaos and infighting among the various Palestinian factions? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that the Palestinian political groups will be able to avoid such a possibility? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that Gaza might become an economically prosperous place? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

In the event that Israel withdrew from settlements in Gaza, what would be the best option in dealing with them in your opinion? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

In the event of an Israeli withdrawal, which one of the following is the most important priority? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

In the event of an Israeli withdrawal do you support or oppose the following:

Continuation of armed resistance against Israel coming from Gaza

Unification of security agencies into one body

Conducting an immediate legislative election in Gaza

Do you believe that the PNA has a comprehensive plan of action to administer Gaza after Israel withdraws? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that the PNA has a political program to combat the Sharon political plan? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you believe that the Palestinian opposition has a political program to combat the Sharon political plan? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

In general, who would be the most qualified to lead in Gaza after Israel withdraws? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Do you support or oppose a significant role for the following entities in administering Gaza for a transitional period after an Israeli withdrawal? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

The World Bank

Arab League

United Nations

Egypt

The European Union

The United States

To re-build Gaza, should we accept funding from the following sources? (The Birzeit University Development Studies Programme (DSP), June 6, 2004)

Arab Countries

Japan and Asia

The EU

United Nations

The United States

Recently, Sharon has announced a disengagement plan from the Palestinians. According to this plan Israel will evacuate most settlements in the Gaza strip and a small number of settlements in the West Bank. In your opinion will this plan increase the chances for a settlement with Israel, decrease the chances for a settlement or will not have any effect on the chances for a settlement? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

Do you welcome or do not welcome Sharon's disengagement program which proposes to evacuate most settlements from Gaza strip and a small number of settlements in the West Bank? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

Recently, the Israeli Government has approved a modified version of Sharon's disengagement plan. According to this plan Israel will evacuate unilaterally and in stages, all settlements in the Gaza strip and a four settlements in the West Bank. In addition Israel will remain in control of a border strip on the Rafah-Egypt border and on the border crossing, and will continue to block sea and air access to the Gaza strip. Do you welcome or do not welcome this decision? (Source: PCPSR, June 2004)

Of the following goals which one in your opinion is Sharon's most important goal in his decision to declare the disengagement plan to evacuate most settlements in Gaza and a few in the West Bank? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And which one is Sharon's second most important goal in declaring his disengagement plan? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And Sharon's third most important goal? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

Do you see Sharon's plan to evacuate the Israeli settlements from Gaza as a victory for the Palestinian armed resistance against Israel or don't you see it as a victory? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And how do you think most Palestinians see Sharon's plan? Do most Palestinians see it or don't see it as a victory for their armed struggle? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And how do you think most Israelis see Sharon's plan? Do most Israelis see it or don't see it as a victory for the Palestinians? (Source:PCPSR, March 2004)

Do you think that Sharon is serious and will indeed withdraw from the Gaza strip as he says, or he is not serious in his statement and will not withdraw? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004) (Source: PCPSR, June 2004-in green)

Do you prefer to see the Palestinian Authority and Israel negotiating the Israeli withdrawal from the Strip, or do you prefer to see Israel withdrawing unilaterally without negotiations? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

Do you think Israel should negotiate its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip also with Hamas? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And what about Hamas, do you think it should accept or reject to negotiate with Israel regarding Israeli withdrawal? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

And what about the majority of Palestinians? Do most Palestinians think that Hamas should also negotiate with Israel the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza strip or most Palestinians don't think so? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

If Hamas accepted to negotiate with Israel, do you think this would mean a change in the principled positions of the movement toward Israel and the recognition of Israel? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

Do you think an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip will decrease the armed attacks against Israel from the Gaza Strip, increase the armed attacks against Israel from the Gaza Strip, or will have no impact on armed attacks against Israel? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)

After Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, what do you propose to do with the evacuated settlements? (Source: PCPSR, March 2004)