English press Release Poll 80 June2021

Dr. Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) together with Steven Höfner, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Palestine Director, presented the most important results of the 80th public opinion poll conducted in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 9-12 June 2021.

The period before the conduct of the poll witnessed several developments including the decision by the Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas to postpone the Palestinian elections that were scheduled to take place on 22 May 2021.

It also witnessed a number of Israeli decisions on an imminent expulsion of several Palestinian families from their homes in Shaikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem and the impositions of various restrictions regarding Muslim’s access to al Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.

These developments led to popular non-violent confrontations with the Israeli police and settlers in East Jerusalem that escalated to a war between Hamas and Israel. The ensuing war between Hamas and Israel lasted for 11 days and led to the death of more than 250 Palestinians, including 66 children, and more than 10 Israelis, including two children.

The period also witnessed a PA campaign to vaccinate Palestinian adults in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip against the coronavirus. The campaign led to a significant reduction in the daily rates of deaths and infections, particularly in the West Bank.

This press release addresses these issues and covers others such as the general conditions in the Palestinian territories, the peace process and future possible options for Palestinians in the absence of a viable peace process.

The total size of the sample is 1200 adults interviewed face to face in 120 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is +/-3%. For further details, contact PSR director, Dr. Khalil Shikaki, or Walid Ladadweh at tel. 02-296 4933 or email pcpsr@pcpsr.org.