How the moods of Palestinian Arabs changed after the war
Fresh poll data conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) show significant shifts in public sentiment. The Palestinian street is experiencing a large-scale crisis of trust in its own political forces,…
Assessment
New polling data from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research reveals a sharp decline in public confidence in both Fatah and Hamas, with Hamas support dropping from roughly 35% to 24%. The most significant erosion is in Judea and Samaria. At the same time, the data suggests Palestinian public opinion is shifting toward external radical actors, indicating a crisis of legitimacy for established political factions. The key question is whether this disillusionment will translate into new political formations or further fragmentation.