Hamas’ Popularity Grows among Palestinians

IQNA – The popularity of the Hamas resistance movement has increased among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the wake of the Gaza war, according to a new poll.

The poll was conducted between May 26 and June 1, with 1,570 Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank taking part in it, Arabi 21 website reported. 

Over 56 percent of the respondents said Hamas will rule the Gaza Strip after the end of the war, with only 4 percent saying the coastal enclave will be in control of the Zionist regime and 11 percent saying the Palestinian Authority (PA) will control it.

Asked who they prefer to rule Gaza, 61 percent chose Hamas, 16 percent the PA with new officials, and 6 percent the current PA officials.

The poll also showed that the majority of the Palestinian people approve of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation carried out by the Hamas fighters against the Israeli regime on October 7, 2023.

Also, 68 percent of the respondents supported Hamas’ stance prior to the occupation of the Rafah Border Crossing on being prepared to accept a ceasefire.

As for general satisfaction with the role and conduct of Palestinian groups in the war, 75 percent said they were happy with the conduct of Hamas while only 24 percent approved of that of the Fatah movement.

The poll also showed a 65 percent approval for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar with just ten percent approving of PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ conduct.

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