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Kufr ad-Dik and Burqin march against boars, pollution, and violence by Israelis 2/3/2012 - International Solidarity Movement - By Jonas Weber, 3 February 2012, International Solidarity Movement, West Bank - Burqin and Kufr Ad-Dik face daily obstructions in justice as nearby illegal Zionist settlements encroach on the livelihood of local Palestinians. The villages are surrounded by several hilltop illegal settlements and industrial sites with polluting factories and an army base."This is a microcosm.... Algeria to hold parliamentary poll by mid-May: PM Daily Star 2 Feb 2012 Algeria will hold a parliamentary election in the first half of May, the first in the north African country since a wave of popular uprisings in the region. Netanyahu set to win party primary ahead of US poll 1/31/2012 - JERUSALEM (Reuters) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to win a new mandate to lead his right-wing Likud party on Tuesday in a primary vote which may signal he favors an early parliamentary election to strengthen his hand with Washington. National elections are not due until late 2013, and Netanyahu's decision to.... Voter turnout low in Egypt upper house polls Jerusalem Post 30 Jan 2012 - Egypt Islamists seek more gains in elections for parliamentary body with limited powers. Egypt presidential poll rules set BBC 30 Jan 2012 - Egypt's governing military council sets out the rules for the country's first presidential election since the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak. Israel tops cyber-security poll BBC 30 Jan 2012 - A major report from security firm McAfee assesses the so-called "cyber-readiness" of major countries in the connected world. Florida bishop preaches for Pollard ahead of primary Jerusalem Post 29 Jan 2012 - Bishop Chuck Leigh expresses outrage at Pollard's life sentence, calling it "one of the saddest excesses of modern US judicial system." Congress Party 'must win' Punjab polls The National 28 Jan 2012 - Punjab election over unemployment, political corruption and a stagnant economy could reshape the balance of power in India's upper house. Gallup poll: Gingrich enjoys record support among Republicans YNet News, 27 Jan 2012 - .... Israeli Jews becoming more religious, poll finds Jerusalem Post 26 Jan 2012 - 85% of Israeli Jews say Jewish holidays important; over 50% support instituting civil marriage. Enough is enough for Pollard! Jerusalem Post 24 Jan 2012 - Jonathan Pollard broke the law and deserved to be punished. But he has served long enough and should be freed. Jonathan Pollard's attorney listed among donors to Netanyahu's campaign Ha'aretz - 19 Jan 2012 Study find most Tel Aviv area wells too polluted to draw drinking water Ha'aretz - 17 Jan 2012 Poll: Nearly half of Israeli Jews changed consumption habits due to social protests Ha'aretz - 15 Jan 2012 Major polluters to underwrite ‘sustainability’ BA Jerusalem Post 16 Jan 2012 - IDC offering first study program of its kind in country; School is striving to become an international player. Romney alone at top of polls in South Carolina Daily Star 16 Jan 2012 Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman dropped out of the race Monday and endorsed Romney. Israel ranks low in nuclear safety survey Jerusalem Post 15 Jan 2012 - Nuclear Threat Initiative ranks country No. 25 out of 32 nations in weapons-usable nuclear materials. Liberia opposition recognises president after disputed poll Daily Star 15 Jan 2012 Liberia's main opposition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, has recognised Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as president after disputed polls, its leader announced Sunday. New Worlds: Pollution worsens drought & flooding Jerusalem Post 14 Jan 2012 - Research provides clear evidence of how aerosols can affect weather and climate. Carter: Egypt parliament poll reflects popular will Daily Star 13 Jan 2012 Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said on Friday that Egypt's first parliamentary poll since a popular uprising swept Hosni Mubarak from power "accurately" reflected the will of Egyptians. New sustainability school at Israeli University to be funded by major polluting firms Ha'aretz - 11 Jan 2012 Second win puts Romney in poll position to face Obama The National 11 Jan 2012 - Mitt Romney is beginning to look like the Republican Party's inevitable choice to challenge Barack Obama for the US presidency on November. Heavy pollution preventing construction of central Israel housing units Ha'aretz - 10 Jan 2012 As NH polls open, Romney leads GOP, trails Obama Jerusalem Post 10 Jan 2012 - Voting begins in New Hampshire Republican primary; new poll shows Obama leading all his Republican rivals. Egypt's Islamists consolidate lead in final round of polling Ha'aretz - 7 Jan 2012 Egyptians head to polls in next vote round 1/3/2012 - MAHALLA EL-KUBRA, Egypt, (Reuters) -- Egyptians voted in the third round of a parliamentary election on Tuesday that has so far handed Islamists the biggest share of seats in an assembly that will be central in the planned transition from army rule. Islamist groups came late to the uprising that unseated President Hosni Mubarak in February.... Egyptians take to polls for final round of voting Jerusalem Post 3 Jan 2012 - Islamists look to solidify parliamentary control; analyst: Everyone believes army must return to barracks, but no one agrees how. Egypt: Polls open in third round of elections Jerusalem Post 3 Jan 2012 - Concluding round of voting to lower house of parliament set to take in parts of south, which has largest proportion of Christian voters. Egypt to vote in third round poll BBC 2 Jan 2012 - Egyptian voters are to take part in the third and final round of elections to the lower house of parliament, part of the first democratic elections in 60 years. Fox TV poll on Facebook: Do you think the Jews killed Jesus? Ha'aretz - 29 Dec 2011 Fox Latin America apologizes for Facebook poll on whether Jews killed Jesus Ha'aretz - 29 Dec 2011 Poll: Party headed by Israeli journalist Yair Lapid could become second-largest in Knesset Ha'aretz - 29 Dec 2011 Poll finds Yair Lapid would destroy Kadima Jerusalem Post 29 Dec 2011 - Shvakim Panorama poll shows a party formed by the popular journalist could win 15 seats, displacing Kadima. Free Pollard now, in the name of his late father! Jerusalem Post 26 Dec 2011 - Pollard’s crimes, while serious, did not warrant the punishment he has served. IUED: Failure to approve pollution plan ‘illegal’ Jerusalem Post 25 Dec 2011 - Cabinet members have yet to vote on a national plan to prevent air pollution, allegedly due to Steinitz’s financial opposition to the program. (en) France, Press release of Fédération anarchiste, Russia - The way the polls close, the streets are opened! (fr) [machine translation] A-infos 22 Dec 2011 - We are witnessing a wave of protests following the elections in Russia legislative and accusations of fraud that led to victory the party of Vladimir Putin. These events reflect a deep discontent against the influence of Putin's political life Russian. This event reminds us of the... AAI Poll Release: Arab Public Opinion on Iraq Withdrawal Arab American Institute 19 Dec 2011 - Today, the Arab American Institute released two polls on Arab public opinion regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and Arab political concerns in a post-Arab Spring Middle East. Among the countries surveyed were Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran. On the U.S.... Natan Sharansky calls for Pollard's release Jerusalem Post 15 Dec 2011 - Jewish Agency chairman notes the complicated nature of Pollard affair, but says "26 years is more than enough." Poll: Most Palestinians want elections in May 12/14/2011 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- The results of an opinion poll released Wednesday show that the vast majority of Palestinians in the occupied territories support holding elections in May, state media said. Some 85 percent of Palestinians support the current election schedule, according to the Arab World for Research and Development poll cited by Wafa, the.... Poll: Palestinians Want Elections WAFA In Egypt, evening voter surge keeps polls open late LA Times 14 Dec 2011 - The second round of parliamentary elections is expected to consolidate Islamist parties' gains from the first round last month. The voting will continue Thursday. Egyptians poured back to polling stations Wednesday to take part in a second round of voting that is expected to boost... Israel Fails International Religious Rights Survey, Parents Demand Purifying School After Moslem Wedding Tikun Olam - One of the aspects of Israeli life which pro-Israel advocates trumpet is freedom of religion: that Jews, Muslims and Christians worship freely and without the interference or hindrance of state authorities. This, of course, isn’t true as there are enormous limitations placed on non-Jewish worship in... Syria votes, activists say polls a sham Jerusalem Post 12 Dec 2011 - Syrians urged to vote despite violence; clashes, shootings claim more victims; government says opposition strike a failure Israel introduces first national air pollution reduction program Ha'aretz - Ministry of Environmental Protection says program will substantially reduce emission of most harmful pollutants. Multi-year program to curb air pollution launches Jerusalem Post 11 Dec 2011 - Environment Ministry unveils comprehensive plan which will save country half a billion shekels each year, according to ministry. Gingrich 'likely' to support Pollard pardon YNet News, 8 Dec 2011 - WASHINGTON – Former Speaker-of-the-House and Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich said Thursday that he was 'leaning towards clemency' for convicted Israeli spy ... .... Kuwait opposition group urges voters to boycott polls Daily Star 7 Dec 2011 A Kuwaiti opposition group called on voters Wednesday to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections over what it called a lack of political and legislative reforms necessary for fair polls. Fewer people go to the polls in Egyptian run-off elections The National 6 Dec 2011 - Analysts worried that the low turnout represents growing apathy among voters towards a convoluted electoral process for both houses of parliament that will last until March. New Egypt takes shape as Islamists win at polls The National 4 Dec 2011 - Islamist parties captured an overwhelming majority of votes in the first round of Egypt's parliamentary elections, setting up a power struggle with the weaker liberals. Egyptians head to polls for 2-day election runoffs YNet News, 5 Dec 2011 - Turnout appears lower than expected for two days of runoffs in the country's.... Egypt elections: Islamist parties top polls YNet News, 3 Dec 2011 - Cairo first free elections in 60 years see 62% voter turnout; Muslim.... Poll: Israeli Jews want no nuclear weapons 12/2/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFP) -- A strong majority of Israeli Jews support a Middle East where neither Iran nor Israel nor any other country has nuclear weapons, according to a poll published on Thursday." By a ratio of two to one, Israelis support an agreement that would make the Middle East a nuclear weapon free zone, including Iran.... Egypt awaits poll results, protesters honor dead 12/3/2011 - By Dina Zayed and Alistair LyonCAIRO (Reuters) -- Egypt will hear the results of elections which Islamist parties expect to win Friday and protesters rallied in Cairo to remember 42 people killed in clashes with police last month." Without Tahrir, we wouldn't have had these elections," said Mohamed Gad, in the Cairo square that.... Egypt awaits poll results, Tahrir protest planned Jerusalem Post 2 Dec 2011 - Islamists look set for success in first post-Mubarak election; youthful demonstrators call for new protests against army rule. Egypt announces 62% poll turnout BBC 2 Dec 2011 - Election officials in Egypt say 62% of voters participated in the first democratic elections in 60 years, and give the first few results. Egypt announces second delay to poll results 12/1/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) --Egypt announced a second delay Thursday for results of its first election vote since its February revolution ousting former president Hosni Mubarak. Egypt's election commission chief Abdel Moez Ibrahim said a large turnout in the first phase of multi-stage parliamentary elections -- forecast as high as 70 percent -- meant the publication of.... Haaretz poll: Nearly 50% of Israelis see recent Knesset bills as anti-democratic Ha'aretz - Survey examines public attitudes toward a series of bills recently discussed by the Knesset which critics say would undermine the Supreme Court, human rights organizations and freedom of the press. Poll shows Israeli approval for Obama is up Jerusalem Post 1 Dec 2011 - Jewish Israelis support nuclear detente, Saban Center for Mideast Policy at Brookings survey shows. Egyptians must wait another day for poll results Jerusalem Post 1 Dec 2011 - Islamists set for majority with Salafi parties; army official paints dire picture of economy; parliament could dilute power of generals. Most Israelis Favour a Nuclear-Free Middle East, Poll Shows IPS A clear majority of Israeli Jews would support a nuclear weapons-free Middle East, even if it meant that Israel too would have to give up its stockpile of nuclear weapons. Israelis support nuclear-free Mideast: poll Daily Star 1 Dec 2011 A strong majority of Israeli Jews support a Middle East where neither Iran nor Israel nor any other country has nuclear weapons, according to a poll published on Thursday. Haaretz poll: 73% of Israelis oppose choosing Mizrahi judges based on ethnicity Ha'aretz - The court has been without a Mizrahi justice - of Middle Eastern descent - since Justice Edmond Levy's recent retirement. Pollution plays a role in autism and dyslexia, say Israeli and foreign scientists Ha'aretz - Conclusions emerge from presentations by Israeli and foreign scientists at a conference on the relationship between pollution and children's health problems. Analysis: Islamists jump gun in claiming poll win Jerusalem Post 30 Nov 2011 - "All parties can agree on dislike for Israel," expert says from Cairo. Egypt’s Islamists claim lead in first phase of polls Daily Star 30 Nov 2011 Egypt’s Islamists claimed they were headed for victory in the opening phase of the country’s first post-revolution election after two days of peaceful polling that won international plaudits. Mubarak's personal poll booth gets the public's vote The National 29 Nov 2011 - In Heliopolis, an upmarket district of Cairo, deposed president Hosni Mubarak had his villa, his presidential palace and his personal polling station. Poll: Majority of Palestinians Support Retaining Fayyad as Prime Minister WAFA Egypt voters endure long lines at polls LA Times 28 Nov 2011 - Delays are met with determination as Egyptians vote in the first free elections since President Hosni Mubarak's fall. The vote pits Islamists against secularists. Hanan Milad, a house painter's wife with two children and one on the way, stood outside a polling station Monday, biting... 'Miracle' as Egyptian population goes to the polls at last The National 28 Nov 2011 - Egyptians turned out in high numbers in nine of the country's 27 governorates to cast their ballots for a people's assembly that will draft a new constitution. Egyptians go to the polls for first round of post-Mubarak elections Ha'aretz - Haaretz reports from Cairo / Islamist parties expected to make big wins in three-round elections; new parliament to be tasked with drafting new constitution before presidential election by end of June. Egyptians Cast Ballots in Post-Mubarak Polls IPS Egyptians have started casting their ballots in the first parliamentary elections since former president Hosni Mubarak was toppled in a popular uprising earlier this year. Egyptians crowd polling stations BBC 28 Nov 2011 - Polling stations are crowded in a mostly orderly start to Egypt's first elections since President Mubarak was overthrown in February. Most Palestinians approve Schalit deal, poll says Jerusalem Post 27 Nov 2011 - 85% say prisoners-swap deal with Israel was good, positively affected their position towards Hamas. Poll: Hamas strengthened by prisoner swap Jerusalem Post 27 Nov 2011 - 85% say Schalit deal with Israel was good, positively affected their position towards Hamas. Palestinian poll: 56% oppose armed struggle against Israel YNet News, 27 Nov 2011 - A new poll carried out by the Palestinian Jerusalem Media and Communications Center (JMCC) reveals that support for Fatah among residents of the Palestinian Authority has ... .... Poll: Majority Satisfied With Halt of Negotiations, UN Bid WAFA Egypt set for post-Mubarak polls BBC 27 Nov 2011 - Egypt prepares to vote in the first elections since Hosni Mubarak was toppled in February, as protesters occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square where the revolution began. Egypt protesters call for mass demo on eve of poll 11/26/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Egyptian activists called on Saturday for a million-person march on the eve of landmark polls as Egypt's military leader reached out to key opposition figures amid a deepening political rift. The Revolution Youth Coalition, formed during the uprising that drove Hosni Mubarak from power in February, called on its Facebook page.... Analysis: Islamists strong ahead of Egypt poll Jerusalem Post 26 Nov 2011 - Muslim Brotherhood is seen as able to mobilize voters despite ongoing violence; unrest has made organizing harder for new parties. Islamist party says won Morocco poll Jerusalem Post 25 Nov 2011 - Moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party says it won the largest number of seats in parliamentary elections. Biden meets top Jewish leaders on Pollard Jerusalem Post 22 Nov 2011 - US Vice president becomes highest ranking American official to hold meeting about fate of Israeli agent; Jewish leaders hail meeting as "meaningful, productive." Jewish leaders, Biden discuss Pollard YNet News, 22 Nov 2011 - On 26th anniversary of spy's arrest, Jewish leaders tell VP people who have.... Jonathan Pollard won't survive another year of U.S. jail, wife says Ha'aretz - In statement released by campaign for convicted Israeli spy's freedom 26 years into his sentence, Esther Pollard claims medical complications were preventing her husband from accepting visits, making phone calls. 1000s call White House on Pollard arrest anniversary Jerusalem Post 21 Nov 2011 - Int'l campaign for Israeli agent's release puts out ads asking supporters to urge Obama to commute his sentence. Free Pollard campaign urges supporters to 'call Obama' YNet News, 21 Nov 2011 - Campaign organizers ask those supporting their cause to 'bombard' White House.... Violence adds to uncertainty ahead of Egypt polls Daily Star 20 Nov 2011 Egyptians vote next week for the first parliament since toppling Mubarak but a surge in violence between protesters and police show the street will likely stay a battleground. Hunting and pollution plague Israel's version of the otter Ha'aretz - New study says 'lutra' otter has disappeared from areas in northern Israel; population is stable in region stretching from sources of Jordan River in north to Harod and Beit She'an valleys further south. Arabian Sea cyclones are intensified by air pollution Jerusalem Post 18 Nov 2011 - Study finds wind circulation patterns are changing, reducing vertical wind shear and allowing stronger storm development. Bereaved families ask to meet US envoy on Pollard Jerusalem Post 17 Nov 2011 - Democratic Party head is questioned about imprisoned Israeli agent; Pollard is set to begin 27th year in prison. PSP, independents key to AUB polls Daily Star 17 Nov 2011 March 14-backed student candidates at the American University of Beirut appeared headed to win more seats than rival March 8 in the university’s Students Representative Council during Wednesday’s election. Egypt court allows former regime members to run in polls Daily Star 14 Nov 2011 A Cairo court on Monday agreed to allow members of ousted president Hosni Mubarak's party to run in upcoming polls, overturning a decision by a lower court last week. No poll ban for Mubarak backers BBC 14 Nov 2011 - A court in Egypt overturns a ban on former members of the Mubarak-era ruling party from running in the country's first free elections in decades. Poll: Many infants at risk in unsafe sleep settings Jerusalem Post 11 Nov 2011 - The rate of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) due to unsafe sleep habits has continued to climb. Poll: Most Americans back Israeli strike on Iran YNet News, 12 Nov 2011 - Most Americans support an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites, while a smaller majority endorses such US strike, according to a poll commissioned by the ... .... Behind the lines: Pollard's plight Jerusalem Post 10 Nov 2011 - Ahead of 26th anniversary of Jonathan Pollard’s arrest, an exclusive look at year-old clemency request reveals how his case was mishandled. Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose 'price tag' attacks Jerusalem Post 10 Nov 2011 - 'Peace Index' reveals that Jewish public is split on the appropriateness of the state's response; majority wants social movement to continue. Cabinet to examine draft law for 2013 parliamentary polls Daily Star 8 Nov 2011 Ministers will continue studying a draft law for the parliamentary elections of 2013 during one of two Cabinet sessions this week, but administrative appointments are not on the agenda. Influential Nigerian pastor asks Obama to free Pollard Jerusalem Post 7 Nov 2011 - Named one of world's 50 most powerful people by Newsweek, Adeboye writes letter to US president, asking that he commute agent's sentence. Poll: 39% of Israelis say another 'Rabin murder' possible YNet News, 6 Nov 2011 - History to repeat itself? Thirty nine percent of Israel's Jewish citizens believe that another politically motivated murder, such as that of former Prime Minister Yitzhak ... .... Poll: Romney would edge out Obama if election held now Jerusalem Post 4 Nov 2011 - US president's approval rating slightly up, but Republican presidential hopeful moves ahead of him for first time in Reuters/Ipsos poll. Haaretz poll: 80% of Israelis believe Iran strike will lead to war with Hamas, Hezbollah Ha'aretz - According to a Haaretz-Dialog poll, 59% of respondents say Iran attack would likely cause a regional war, while 20% believe that the probability of war is unlikely or entirely improbable. ADL poll: Anti-Semitic attitudes on rise in USA Jerusalem Post 3 Nov 2011 - Age-old stereotypes about Jews, money and power still remain, a nationwide poll conducted by the Anti-Defamation League shows. Haaretz poll: Israelis evenly split over attacking Iran Ha'aretz - Haaretz-Dialog poll shows 52 percent of Israelis trust PM Netanyahu and DM Barak's 'on the Iranian issue,' while 37 percent do not, only 11 percent had no opinion. Haaretz Poll: Israelis Evenly Split on Iran Attack Tikun Olam - A new Haaretz poll finds that Israelis are almost evenly split on whether Israel should attack Iran, 41% for and 39% against. A majority however trust Netanyahu and Barak’s policy toward Iran. Presumably if there is a war that number might change significantly. Rural Tunisia angry after some poll results overturned The National 28 Oct 2011 - Violence this week in Tunisia illustrates the economic woes facing the next government, with post-election riots erupting over annulled victories by a party that had promised poor people a free ride - literally. Khoury: Taxes should be based on pollution, not production Daily Star 27 Oct 2011 Environment Minister Nazim Khoury, representing President Michel Sleiman at a regional conference on the green economy, said Thursday that taxes should be used as an incentive to reduce pollution levels. Jonathan Pollard: Shalit release gives me hope YNet News, 27 Oct 2011 - Israeli spy serving life sentence in US moved by end of Gilad Shalit's Hamas.... Poll: Arab support for Assad at historic low Jerusalem Post 25 Oct 2011 - Arab American Institute Foundation survey finds that Arabs do not support US intervention in Syria, despite disillusionment with Assad. AAI Releases Dramatic New Poll on Syria and the Assad Regime Arab American Institute 25 Oct 2011 - This morning, AAI released a new poll on Arab attitudes towards Syria, comprised of data from six Arab nations and over four thousand respondents. AAI President Jim Zogby began the release by recalling a 2008 poll AAI had conducted in the Arab world for the BBC.... Only 2 percent of Jewish Israelis consider emigration 'reasonable,' new survey shows Ha'aretz - According to survey conducted by the Ministry of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs, 44 percent of Jewish Israelis have never considered emigrating. Rabbi Yosef urges Netanyahu to push for Pollard's release YNet News, 24 Oct 2011 - PM meets Shas' spiritual leader, says he is making utmost efforts to help free.... Tunisia poised to vote in first democratic poll 10/21/2011 - TUNIS (AFP) -- Campaigning closes in Tunisia Friday, two days before its first democratic elections, with a formerly banned Islamist party poised to dominate an assembly that will pave the way for a new government. Nine months after the ouster of strongman Zine el Abidine Ben Ali in a popular revolt that sparked region-wide pro-democracy uprisings.... As 2012 Polls Loom, Caution's the Word for Obama Foreign Policy IPS U.S. presidents seeking a second term are not known for taking risks in foreign policy in election years. From Schalit to Pollard Jerusalem Post 17 Oct 2011 - Jonathan Pollard is not just an interest for the Jewish community; meeting with Joe Biden should include non-Jewish leaders. Polls show overwhelming support for Schalit deal Jerusalem Post 17 Oct 2011 - Between 70 and 80 percent of Israelis, 86% of women, support prisoner swap; surveys doubt Netanyahu's motives. Poll: Palestinian Bid to UN a Good Move WAFA Poll: “Two-Thirds Of Israeli Support Swap Deal IMEMC - Sunday October 16, 2011 - 04:07, A poll conducted by Israel's TV, Channel 10, revealed that two-thirds of the Israelis approve of the prisoner-swap deal that was mediated between the Hamas movement and Israel. 69% of Israelis support Schalit deal, survey reveals Jerusalem Post 14 Oct 2011 - According to Channel 10 poll, most Israelis support deal, despite fact that 62% believe releasing Palestinian prisoners will worsen security. Tensions breed pessimism about Tunisia polls Daily Star 14 Oct 2011 The posterchild of the Arab Spring, Tunisia is preparing for highly anticipated democratic elections, but a lack of enthusiasm among young voters and tensions between Islamist and secular partisans have many feeling pessimistic. Poll says 65% of Palestinians Support UN Bid WAFA Poll finds Lebanon’s Internet as slow as ever Daily Star 11 Oct 2011 The majority of Internet users have seen no change to their speeds since a scheduled increase was due to come in to effect, according to poll conducted by The Daily Star. Mubarak party members demand right to run in polls 10/9/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Members of Egypt's former ruling party have demanded to be allowed to run in upcoming elections, as officials mull a draft law that could see them banished from politics for a decade. The plea came during a rally organized on Saturday evening by members of the now dissolved National Democratic Party.... Mubarak party members demand right to run in polls Daily Star 9 Oct 2011 Members of Egypt's former ruling party have demanded to be allowed to run in upcoming elections, as officials mull a draft law that could see them banished from politics for a decade. Column One: Justice for Jonathan Pollard Jerusalem Post 6 Oct 2011 - American Jewish leaders deserve praise for their willingness to plead on Pollard’s behalf. Pollard committed a crime. But his punishment far outweighs his misdeeds Biden agrees to meet Jewish leaders on Pollard YNet News, 5 Oct 2011 - US vice president hosts Jewish leaders, political rivals for Rosh Hashana toast,.... Brands survey: Tnuva losing crown as dairy queen of Israel Ha'aretz - Closer look shows the public is hopping mad, but still buying. Knesset Speaker to Biden: Show clemency, release Jonathan Pollard at once Ha'aretz - Letter by Reuven Rivlin to U.S. Vice President comes following report according to which Biden objected to Obama bid to release the convicted spy. Pollard sees silver lining in Biden condemnation Jerusalem Post 2 Oct 2011 - Pollard's wife, Esther, says that Israeli agent has not lost hope Obama will consider his release; Biden has called for clemency before. Divers spend day cleaning up Beirut’s polluted coast Daily Star 2 Oct 2011 Divers took part in the International Underwater Cleanup day Sunday, gathering around 1 ton of rubbish from the waters around Beirut. Biden in 2007: There is rationale behind Pollard release YNet News, 2 Oct 2011 - In recent meeting between Biden, Florida rabbis US vice president said Pollard.... Report: Obama weighed clemency for Pollard, but Biden vehemently opposed move Ha'aretz - New York Times quotes U.S. vice president as saying that convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard would be released 'over my dead body'. 'Obama mulled freeing Pollard, but Biden opposed' Jerusalem Post 1 Oct 2011 - 'NY Times' reports US vice president told group of rabbis in Florida that US president considered clemecy for Israeli agent. Polls find Israelis optimistic - except on peace Jerusalem Post 1 Oct 2011 - Three separate polls in leading Israeli dailies all find Israelis to be satisfied despite challenges that may lie ahead. Report: Biden torpedoed Pollard's pardon YNet News, 1 Oct 2011 - WASHINGTON – Did US Vice President Joseph Biden stop President Barack Obama from pardoning convicted spy Jonathan Pollard? According to the New York Times, the answer is ... .... Egypt offers poll law concession BBC 1 Oct 2011 - Egypt's ruling military council says it will amend part of a disputed election law following demands from protesters, reports say. Poll: Palestinians believe statehood is likely The National 30 Sep 2011 - In a survey of 502 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank in August, the survey indicates a wide majority supported the UN bid for statehood. Egypt parties threaten poll boycott, protest planned Daily Star 29 Sep 2011 Political parties from across Egypt's political spectrum threatened to boycott elections scheduled to start in November unless the country's military rulers amend the election law. Low turnout in Saudi Arabia's local polls AlJazeera 29 Sep 2011 - Egypt political parties threaten poll boycott AlJazeera 29 Sep 2011 - Bloc led by Muslim Brotherhood demands changes to election rules, as trials of former NDP officials continue. Empty voting booths signal little enthusiasm at rare Saudi polls Daily Star 29 Sep 2011 Saudi Arabian men voted in only the second nationwide election in the country's history Thursday, but nearly empty polling booths in the second city, Jeddah, showed few were enthusiastic about voting for municipal councils with little... Poll: Obama popularity in Israel surges after UN 9/28/2011 - JERUSALEM (Reuters) -- US President Barack Obama's popularity has risen sharply in Israel after he spoke out forcibly against a Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations last week, according to an Israeli newspaper poll published Wednesday. The poll by The Jerusalem Post found 54 percent of Jewish Israelis thought Obama's policy.... Saudi Arabia goes to the polls without its women, for now The National 28 Sep 2011 - More than a million men eligible to vote in country's second election , where 5,324 candidates compete for 816 seats. Poll: Obama popularity in Israel surges after U.N. Daily Star 28 Sep 2011 U.S. President Barack Obama’s popularity has risen sharply in Israel after he spoke out forcibly against a Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations last week, according to a poll published by the Jerusalem Post Wednesday. Israelis Doubt Peace Prospects but Remain Happy, Polls Show New York Times 28 Sep 2011 - The surveys reflect both a growing disillusionment with the prospect of Middle East peace and a marked sense of satisfaction with life in Israel. Egypt bloc in poll boycott threat BBC 28 Sep 2011 - Political parties in Egypt threaten to boycott planned parliamentary elections unless the country's military rulers alter an election law. Egypt sets parliamentary poll dates AlJazeera 27 Sep 2011 - Government troops storm city of Rastan, as growing numbers of army deserters pledge 'to protect peaceful protests'. ‘Post’ poll finds surge in Obama popularity in Israel Jerusalem Post 27 Sep 2011 - 54% call US president’s policies pro-Israel, 19% say they were more pro- Palestinian; Likud would gain 32 seats, Labor 26 if elections held now; 50% view Netanyahu favorably. Egypt polls to start in November BBC 27 Sep 2011 - Egypt's ruling military council sets 28 November as the state date for the first elections since President Hosni Mubarak was ousted, state media reports. Poll: One-third of Israeli Jews don’t support equal rights for Arabs IMEMC - Monday September 26, 2011 - 00:09, The annual poll of the Israeli Democratic Institute showed that 33% of Israeli Jews do not agree that Palestinian Arabs with Israeli identity cards should not have equal rights with Jews, claiming that Arabs are not Israelis, according to the Israeli Hebrew version of Maariv newspaper on Sunday. Haaretz poll: More Israelis approve of Netanyahu after UN speech Ha'aretz - Polll also finds Labor's Yachimovich rapidly picking up popularity, and that Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu would get same number of seats as Kadima if poll held now. Obama support among U.S. Jews hits all-time low, survey shows Ha'aretz - Despite 6% dip in approval ratings, new AJC poll still predicts incumbent U.S. President would win majority of Jewish votes in 2012 presidential elections. [uruknet.info] "All we get is the pollution" - In the Galilee, Israeli factories threaten public health Uruknet September 26, 2011 - There is a massive industrial zone in the Galilee called Ziporit. It sits on the flank of Kufr Kana, a largely Palestinian town, and stretches into Mashhad, another group of Palestinian villages neighboring Nazareth. The local committee of Kufr Kana has been engaged in a protest campaign against Ziporit since its construction in 1991,... Survey: Jewish support for Obama on decline YNet News, 26 Sep 2011 - Disappointment with President Obama’s handling of US-Israel relations has caused a drop in Jewish support for the administration, an annual survey conducted by AJC, a ... .... Poll: third of Israeli Jews don’t agree on equal rights for Arabs IMEMC - Monday September 26, 2011 - 00:09, The annual poll of the Israeli Democratic Institute showed that 33% of Israeli Jews do not agree on equal rights for Arabs, claiming that Arabs are not Israeli residents, according to the Israeli Hebrew version of Maariv paper on Sunday. Yemen's Saleh seeks polls for power transfer, Yemen's Saleh seeks polls for power transfer AlJazeera 25 Sep 2011 - King Abdullah says women will be allowed to run as candidates in municipal polls and will even have a right to vote. Saleh’s call for early polls finds no takers Daily Star 25 Sep 2011 Yemeni President Abdullah Ali Saleh called for early elections Sunday in his first speech since returning to Yemen but his latest peace formula is unlikely to appease protesters who want nothing less than his immediate departure. Egypt’s military rulers agree to alter poll system in favor of party lists Daily Star 25 Sep 2011 Egypt’s military rulers have agreed to amend election rules, state-run media said Saturday, but some politicians say the changes still leave too much scope for supporters of ousted President Hosni Mubarak to seek parliamentary seats. Tunisian party hopes for poll win over Islamists Daily Star 25 Sep 2011 Tunisia’s Progressive Democratic Party founder hopes it will upstage the Islamist Ennahda, which he accused of pushing an ideological state agenda, in polls next month. Poll asks about prospects of female, haredi or Arab PM YNet News, 25 Sep 2011 - Democracy Index survey shows most Israelis comfortable with prospect of female.... Gulf voters slouch to the polls Jerusalem Post 21 Sep 2011 - Strictures on voting, lawmakers’ powers mean people’s voice is barely heard as voters head to polls in Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia. [uruknet.info] BBC Poll: 45% of Americans Support Palestinian State Uruknet September 19, 2011 - Despite the drumbeat of negativity heard virtually every day in the American media from the Obama-Clinton-Ross crowd, Americans support by a strong plurality independence for Palestine. A BBC global poll of 19 countries including the U.S. found that overall 49% backed statehood and 21% opposed. In the U.S. it was 45% for and 36%... Poll: Majority of Palestinians believe UN statehood bid will succeed Ha'aretz - Surveys released by Near East Consulting shows 90% of Palestinians believe Israel would exact harsher measures against them in the wake of upcoming independence proposal. [uruknet.info] Poll: Palestinians support UN bid, fear consequences Uruknet September 19, 2011 - A majority of Palestinians support the bid for Palestine's membership of the UN, but expect a negative backlash, according to the results of a survey released Sunday.While 84 percent of Palestinians support the bid, 87 percent believe the US will react negatively, and 90 percent think Israel will respond by worsening the conditions of... 'Jonathan Pollard tried to spy for Australia' YNet News, 19 Sep 2011 - Altruistic motives or dollars and cents? New reports are suggesting that Jonathan Pollard, the American convicted of spying for Israel, admitted during his FBI ... .... BBC Poll: 49% Support Palestinian Bid to UN WAFA BBC Poll: 45% of Americans Support Palestinian State Tikun Olam - Despite the drumbeat of negativity heard virtually every day in the American media from the Obama-Clinton-Ross crowd, Americans support by a strong plurality independence for Palestine . A BBC global poll of 19 countries including the U.S. found that overall 49% backed statehood and 21% opposed. In... Poll: Palestinians support UN bid, fear consequences 9/18/2011 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- A majority of Palestinians support the bid for Palestine's membership of the UN, but expect a negative backlash, according to the results of a survey released Sunday. While 84 percent of Palestinians support the bid, 87 percent believe the US will react negatively, and 90 percent think Israel will.... Report: Post-Mubarak poll to start Nov 21 9/18/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Egypt will hold its first parliamentary election since the February ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in three phases from Nov. 21, the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper said. The newspaper, in the first edition of its Sunday issue, quoted the head of the electoral committee Abdel Muiz Ibrahim as saying a senate election will follow.... Poll supports Palestinian state BBC 18 Sep 2011 - A global BBC poll suggest more people support than oppose UN recognition of Palestine as an independent state, as the Palestinians prepare to submit their bid. European Jewish leader calls to free Pollard Jerusalem Post 17 Sep 2011 - EJC president Moshe Kantor adds his name to list of international figures calling on Barack Obama to grant Israeli agent clemency. Presidential hopefuls seek early Egyptian poll date The National 15 Sep 2011 - The army council which took over after Hosni Mubarak was ousted on February 11 has pledged to hand power to civilians, but has yet to set a precise date for a parliamentary poll, and has not indicated when the presidential poll would be. Poll shows U.S., EU differences on how to solve Mideast conflict Ha'aretz - Annual Transatlantic Trends also shows vast majority of Americans support pushing Palestinians into resolving Mideast conflict, compared to only 7% of Turks. Haaretz poll: Labor makes a comeback, at Kadima's expense Ha'aretz - If elections were held today, a Labor party headed by Shelly Yachimovich would make significant gains. Tunisia poll favorite unveils program based on Islamic values Daily Star 14 Sep 2011 The Ennahda party tipped to dominate Tunisia’s first post-revolution polls next month unveiled a campaign program Wednesday vowing to build a democracy based on Islamic values. Leading EU countries support Palestinian statehood bid in UN, poll says Ha'aretz - Survey taken on behalf of the global political web movement Avaaz shows majority of citizens in Germany, France, and U.K. support recognition of future Palestinian state. Labor primary polls close, votes being tallied Jerusalem Post 12 Sep 2011 - Mitzna concedes defeat; Amir Peretz, Isaac Herzog, Shelly Yacimovich face off for party leadership as two thirds of 66,000 eligible voters turn out; all candidates confident they will win; runoff expected. Labor party heads to the polls YNet News, 12 Sep 2011 - Peretz, Mitzna, Herzog and Yachimovitch battle for party's leadership as 65,000.... A message from Jonathan Pollard Jerusalem Post 8 Sep 2011 - Rabbi Pessah Lerner brings bring greetings from the US prisoner. Israel surveys options after Palestine UN bid 9/1/2011 - JERUSALEM (Reuters) -- Upgrading the Palestinians' U. N. status would be a "strategic mistake by the world", a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday, cautioning that Israel had prepared a slew of punitive and diplomatic responses. Outlining government strategy ahead of next month's showdown at the United Nations, the official said long-stalled peace.... U.S.: Poll Tracks Shifts in Public Attitudes Since 9/11 IPS In the first of what is likely to be a tidal wave of polling in the run-up to the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and the Pentagon, a survey released here Thursday by the Pew Research Center found some important shifts in U.S. public opinion over... Gaza's girl surfer battles pollution and prejudice The Guardian 30 Aug 2011 - Sabah Abu Ghanim, 12, says she is encouraging her friends to join her in making the most of Palestine's blockaded coastline Twelve-year-old Sabah Abu Ghanim drags her board through the water as the sinking sun glints... 83 candidates to run in Bahrain poll shunned by Shiites Daily Star 25 Aug 2011 Eighty-three candidates are to contest Bahrain’s Sept. 24 elections that are being boycotted by the Shiite opposition which quit parliament in protest at the suppression of pro-democracy protests. The American president and freedom for Jonathan Pollard Jerusalem Post 24 Aug 2011 - Executive clemency is not merely the president’s privilege, it's his solemn duty; US judicial process hijacked by a political agenda. 'J’accuse on Pollard' Jerusalem Post 22 Aug 2011 - It’s one of the most painful wounds in the Jewish world. All Israeli attempts to obtain leniency for Jonathan Pollard have failed. [uruknet.info] Video survey: Racism rampant among Israeli youth Uruknet August 18, 2011 - Over the past three years, my wife Pennie and I have been working on a documentary film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During our second production trip to the region, one of the many remarkable people we encountered was Uri Davis. He is one of a handful of Israelis who has built a life for... Pollard's ex-wife: I'm starved for food YNet News, 14 Aug 2011 - Nine months after being flown in to Israel in poor financial, health state, Ann.... Shapiro and Pollard Jerusalem Post 11 Aug 2011 - New US Ambassador Shapiro passes the buck and calls Pollard’s fate “an issue for the American legal system.” Pollard marks 57th birthday behind bars YNet News, 7 Aug 2011 - The Committee Working for Pollard's Release urges public to send convicted spy.... Egypt Muslim Brotherhood holds internal poll AlJazeera 6 Aug 2011 - Hundreds of thousands pour into streets of Tel Aviv and other major cities to push the government for reforms. Obama confidant asks him to free Jonathan Pollard Jerusalem Post 5 Aug 2011 - Former Florida Congressman Robert Wexler writes to US president asking him to commute the life sentence of Israeli agent. Post-surgery Pollard's wife to see him Jerusalem Post 4 Aug 2011 - Prison staff tries to intervene after Jonathan not given appropriate pain medication; doctor says another operation may be necessary. Pollard back in prison after operation YNet News, 4 Aug 2011 - Pollard not allowed to remain in hospital for follow-up medical care.... Esther Pollard: Jonathan 'conscious, aware' after surgery Jerusalem Post 3 Aug 2011 - Jailed agent's wife says she is relieved he passed operation "but this is just a temporary fix"; Congressman asks to speak to House about Pollard. Poll: American Jews and Muslims share common values Jerusalem Post 3 Aug 2011 - Muslim Americans exceed Jewish belief in religious pluralism, in the fairness of elections, and also in support of a two-state solution Pollard emerges from successful surgery YNet News, 3 Aug 2011 - Wife says Pollard conscious but in pain: This is just temporary fix. He needs to.... Jonathan Pollard undergoes medical operation as health deteriorates Ha'aretz - Convicted Israeli spy suffers from many medical complications. Head of Pollard lobby calls on President Obama to release him immediately. Poll: 'Social' party could win 20 seats in elections today Jerusalem Post 2 Aug 2011 - 'Jerusalem Post' poll shows Likud, Labor and Kadima would be biggest losers if social protest leaders formed a political party. Pollard taken out of jail for 'very urgent' surgery Jerusalem Post 2 Aug 2011 - MK Uri Ariel says deteriorating health "emphasizes the terrible humanitarian crime" of keeping Israeli agent locked up. Esther Pollard: Jonathan in surgery YNet News, 2 Aug 2011 - Jonathan Pollard, the convicted Israeli spy who has been serving a life sentence for espionage in a US prison was taken to a civilian hospital Tuesday most likely due to ... .... [uruknet.info] Iran's Image Plummets in Arab World, Poll Finds Uruknet July 28, 2011 - Iranian leaders have tried to portray democracy movements in the Arab world as inspired by their 1979 Islamic revolution and predicted that Iran's regional support would grow as pro- Western dictators fell. However, a new poll by the Arab American Institute shows approval of Iran's role in the region plummeting since 2006. The results... Survey: Wilders anti-Islamic rhetoric fine YNet News, 29 Jul 2011 - A majority of Dutch believe that Geert Wilders, the anti-immigration politician much admired by Norway's mass murderer, does not need to tone down his inflammatory ... .... Poll: Arab views of Iran plummet in wake of Arab spring Jerusalem Post 27 Jul 2011 - Increasingly, Arabs voice concern over Tehran's nuclear program and its meddlesome behavior in Arab countries. Iran's Image Plummets in Arab World, Poll Finds IPS Iranian leaders have tried to portray democracy movements in the Arab world as inspired by their 1979 Islamic revolution and predicted that Iran's regional support would grow as pro- Western dictators fell. Get the Latest on the Six Arab Nation Poll - Attitudes on Iran Released Today Arab American Institute 27 Jul 2011 - Today, the Arab American Institute held a press briefing on the second part of its six-nation Arab opinion poll: Arab Attitudes Toward Iran, 2011. Two weeks ago, we released part one of the poll, in which we surveyed the same group's attitudes towards the U.S. and... Poll shows majority of Palestinians support UN bid 7/26/2011 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- A public opinion poll released Tuesday has found that a majority of Palestinians support going to the United Nations in September to ask for recognition of a state. The results of the poll showed that 65. 4 percent of people supported going to the UN in September to obtain recognition for.... Pollard to Oren: Tell Obama to act before it's too late Jerusalem Post 26 Jul 2011 - Israeli envoy's visit nearly canceled due to Jonathan's poor health; Esther Pollard on husband: "I don't know how much longer he will manage." Ambassador Oren meets Pollard in jail YNet News, 26 Jul 2011 - WASHINGTON - Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard met with Israel's Ambassador to the US Michael Oren in his North Carolina prison on Tuesday. Pollard told Oren he feels ... .... Israelis rank economy as top concern, survey finds Ha'aretz - More Israelis dissatisfied with the government's social, economic policies than with international political situation, says poll conducted by the War and Peace Index. Poll: Majority of U.S. Jews support Mideast peace plan based on 1967 borders Ha'aretz - J Street poll shows nearly half of American Jews oppose U.S. recognition of Palestinian state. Poll: Palestinians seek normalcy over statehood Jerusalem Post 21 Jul 2011 - Disapproval of Hamas rose among Palestinians over past year, but two-thirds majority support kidnapping Israeli soldiers. J Street poll: Obama's Jewish support tops Republicans Jerusalem Post 21 Jul 2011 - But majority of US Jews critical of US president's Arab-Israeli policy; separate poll shows Muslims blame West for domestic problems. ElBaradei tops Egypt president Facbook poll 7/20/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Former UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei is the most popular choice for next Egyptian president, according to an army survey conducted on Facebook, state media reported on Wednesday. The survey, which was launched a month ago on Facebook, asked members to rate their favourite for the country's top job, in.... EGYPT: Parliamentary Polls to Precede New Constitution IPS In a blow to those calling for a new constitution to be drawn up before elections are held, Egypt's ruling military council last week reiterated its intention to hold parliamentary polls later this year. Israel, Turkey agree to Int'l Maritime Audit on pollution Jerusalem Post 19 Jul 2011 - Showing maritime transparency will improve global perception, Ports Authority dir.-gen. says; Israel, Turkey first non-EU countries to sign deal. Tunisia PM says unrest aims to derail polls 7/18/2011 - TUNIS (AFP) -- Tunisia's prime minister on Monday warned against attempts to derail October elections, as a surge in violence fueled fears that the country's democratic revolution was being rolled back. Against a backdrop of confusion and mounting discontent over the pace of change, Beji Caid Essebsi attempted to reassure the population.... Tunisia PM says unrest aims to derail polls Daily Star 18 Jul 2011 Tunisia’s prime minister warned Monday against attempts to derail October elections, as a surge in violence fueled fears that the country’s democratic revolution was being rolled back. Poll Shows Plummet In Favourably Attitudes Towards The US In Arab World IMEMC - Friday July 15, 2011 - 12:44, A new poll by the Arab American Institute shows that attitudes to the US in the Arab world have plummeted following Obama’s favorable ratings in the wake of his Cairo speech two years ago in which he outlined a new approach to American relations with the Middle East. In many countries the poll shows US favorable ratings to be lower than that of George Bush at the end of his term as US President. 6 in 10 Palestinians reject 2-state solution, survey finds Jerusalem Post 15 Jul 2011 - 73% of 1,010 Palestinians in W. Bank, Gaza agree with 'hadith' quoted in Hamas Charter about the need to kill Jews hiding behind stones, trees. Poll says American Jews overwhelmingly oppose Fatah-Hamas reconciliation and declaration of Palestinian state Mondoweiss - This is interesting. Pat Caddell lately published a poll of American Jewish attitudes that suggests that while foreign policy is not their first concern politically, they are very conservative on Israel/Palestine. Then liberal bloggers at the Washington Post sandbagged the poll's methodology, as Commentary reports , because... Obama disappoints Arabs from Morocco to UAE, poll finds The National 14 Jul 2011 - Overwhelming majority of more than 4,000 surveyed in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the UAE said they felt US president had not met expectations he laid out in his speech in Cairo in June 2009. Poll: Obama’s ratings plummet in Arab World Ha'aretz - According to the poll, both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and US interference in the region are seen as the biggest obstacle to peace and stability. Survey: Theater helps Israeli youth humanize Palestinians Palestine Note 11 Jul 2011 - Haaretz- A new study found a link between culture and tolerance: Israeli teens who watched plays about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict became more optimistic about the chances of achieving peace and viewed Palestinians more positively. The study, conducted at the University... 81% of Israelis support EU membership, BGU poll finds Jerusalem Post 11 Jul 2011 - Survey also finds 64% of Israelis would support NATO deployment of peacekeeping troops to West Bank, Gaza; Merkel most popular EU leader. 'James Cunningham was consulted on Pollard funeral' Jerusalem Post 10 Jul 2011 - Account by US officials contradicts statement by US ambassador in 'Post' interview; claims State Dept. nixed request to attend dad's funeral. Ma'an announces sports poll results at awards ceremony 7/8/2011 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Ma'an network announced the results of its sports poll on Thursday at an awards ceremony held in Ramallah. The ceremony was transmitted live by Ma'an Mix satellite channel as awards were presented to star players from different sports clubs across the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The.... Gaza flotilla II: This time, Israel took the diplomatic route | Stephen Pollard The Guardian 8 Jul 2011 - With Greece and Turkey desperate to repair relations, it was an easy matter to stop the flotilla reaching Gaza • Cindy Corrie: My daughter's death shows the cruelty of an America that won't protect its own... Gallup poll: U.S. Jewish support for Obama on the decline Ha'aretz - American Jews give U.S. president 60% approval rating in June, a drop from May when support of Obama spiked due to Osama bin Laden's death, but also marks the lowest point thus far in 2011. Gallup Poll shows Jewish support for Obama down to 60% Jerusalem Post 5 Jul 2011 - Support for US president among American Jews at lowest point this year; weakest among Jews who regularly attend synagogue, poll finds. Poll: Obama still enjoys high approval rate among US Jews YNet News, 5 Jul 2011 - WASHINGTON – A Gallup poll released Tuesday revealed that the majority of American Jews are staying true to US President Barack Obama. The survey found that contrary ... .... Bnei Akiva and Meretz youth protest for Pollard Jerusalem Post 4 Jul 2011 - Dozens of students show solidarity with Jonathan Pollard by making their own prison outside the US consulate. Youth group 'goes to jail' for Pollard protest Jerusalem Post 3 Jul 2011 - Bnei Akiva activists to join forces with Meretz youth group for July 4 protests at US Consulate in effort to bring attention to Israeli agent's case. Bnei Akiva teens 'in prison' for Pollard YNet News, 3 Jul 2011 - Youth movement members create mock-US prison, will spend 10 days as 'inmates' to.... PNN poll: Majority of Palestinians Support Leadership Bid to Recognise Palestinian State at UN PNN - Bethlehem – PNN Exclusive – An online poll conducted by PNN showed on Saturday that the majority of Palestinians support the Palestinian leadership decision to go to the United Nations, and therefore... Yishai, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef urge Obama to free Pollard Jerusalem Post 30 Jun 2011 - Interior minister gives letter asking for agent's release to US ambassador at 4th of July event in Herzliya; PM, Peres thank US for support of Israel. Most Egyptians would keep peace with Israel: poll Daily Star 28 Jun 2011 Two-thirds of Egyptians think their country should keep a peace treaty with its neighbor Israel, a government poll indicated Tuesday. Egypt army committed to September polls 6/27/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Egypt's ruling military council remains committed to holding parliamentary elections in September, despite mounting calls for a delay, a military source said Monday." The military council insists on what it has already announced regarding [holding] elections at the end of September, in accordance with the result of a referendum" held in.... Ben Ali backers banned from polls, Islamists boycott commission Daily Star 27 Jun 2011 Tunisia will bar from October’s election thousands of supporters of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s party and people calling for his re-election, the official news agency said Monday. Tamar Fogel meets Jonathan Pollard YNet News, 26 Jun 2011 - Tamar Fogel, who lost her parents and three siblings in the Itamar massacre, met with convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard days after the death of his father. The visit ... .... Israel surveys support for Palestinian state 6/23/2011 - JERUSALEM (Ma'an) -- Israel's foreign ministry estimates under two-thirds of UN member states will recognize a Palestinian state declared in September, and is launching a campaign to keep the number down, Israel Radio reported Thursday. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman instructed his department to survey the 192 countries in the United Nations.... Israel surveys support for Palestinian state Palestine Note 23 Jun 2011 - Ma'an- Israel's foreign ministry estimates under two-thirds of UN member states will recognize a Palestinian state declared in September, and is launching a campaign to keep the number down, Israel Radio reported Thursday. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman instructed his... Netanyahu makes call to release Jonathan Pollard on YouTube Ha'aretz - Prime minister says in video that the convicted spy's sentence is disproportionate to the severity of his actions, and urges U.S. President Obama to release him for humanitarian reasons. MKs to Pollard: We're sorry YNet News, 22 Jun 2011 - In a letter sent to Jonathan Pollard, Israeli Knesset members apologize for failing to secure his release and express their condolences over his father's death. ... .... Opinion poll shows Fayyad favored for PM 6/21/2011 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- A poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research found the majority of Palestinians would prefer Salam Fayyad as prime minister and Mahmoud Abbas as president. The results of the poll, released Monday, also showed that reconciliation talks had improved the public perception of Hamas more than Fatah.... Survey: Majority of Palestinians want Fayyad as prime minister Palestine Note 21 Jun 2011 - Haaretz- A majority of Palestinians want current Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to run the proposed Palestinian national unity government, according to a public opinion poll published Monday. The survey, conducted by the Ramallah-based Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (... Jewish umbrella group slams US over Pollard Jerusalem Post 21 Jun 2011 - In rare move, Conf. of Presidents leaders say "pursuit of justice should be tempered with compassion and we renew our plea for Pollard's release." Egypt military posts Facebook poll on next leader YNet News, 21 Jun 2011 - Egypt's military rulers have posted a Facebook poll to gauge the popularity of nearly 20 presidential hopefuls, an attempt to show their commitment to a democratic ... .... Egypt's military checks political popularity with Facebook poll The National 20 Jun 2011 - List of potential presidential candidates in Facebook voting includes at least four ex-military officers, alongside Islamists, judges, diplomats and others. Poll: Majority of Israelis support release of 1000 Palestinian prisoners for Shalit Ha'aretz - 63% of Israeli Jews support swap for Shalit's return which would include prisoners that have committed murder. U.S. denies Jonathan Pollard's request to attend his father's funeral Ha'aretz - Survey: Majority of Palestinians want Fayyad as prime minister Ha'aretz - A Palestinian research center found the Hamas candidate is supported by only 22 percent, as opposed to 45 percent backing current prime minister. Pollard stays locked up for father's funeral YNet News, 20 Jun 2011 - Source says US gave no response to numerous requests by Israel to allow Jonathan.... Donniel Hartman: Jonathan Pollard: The Duties of Compassion Ha'aretz - Calling for compassion doesn't undermine the balance required by dual loyalties Israel to urge Obama to grant Pollard leave for father's funeral Ha'aretz - Netanyahu informs Likud ministers of decision to submit official request; some 70 MKs signed petition last week in support of Pollard family's own request to let convicted spy see his ailing father. Pollard's family asks Obama to let him attend father's funeral Ha'aretz - U.S. administration refused family request last week to let the convicted spy visit his dying father in hospital. Let Pollard honor his father Jeruslalem Post 19 Jun 2011 - Jonathan Pollard, who has served the longest prison term in American history for spying for an ally, can now add to his litany of sufferings. Protestors: Obama cruel to Pollard YNet News, 19 Jun 2011 - "Yes you can, Obama, free Pollard!" – demanded dozens of activists protesting outside the Unites States embassy in Tel Aviv on Sunday. The demonstrators called to allow ... .... Ministers: Let Pollard out of jail YNet News, 19 Jun 2011 - Limor Livnat, Daniel Hershkowitz decry 'disproportionate punishment' for.... Father of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard dies at 95 Ha'aretz - Family requests that U.S. permit Jonathan Pollard to attend funeral of his father Morris. Father of Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard dies at 95 Jeruslalem Post 18 Jun 2011 - Morris Pollard passes away at Indiana hospital; his son had been seeking "compassionate leave" to see him one last time; effort will now shift to lobbying to enable Pollard to attend his father's funeral. Turkey prepares for new Cabinet formation after polls Daily Star 14 Jun 2011 Prime minister of Turkey handed in his government’s resignation Tuesday in the wake of his electoral victory, paving the way for a reshuffle of the Cabinet that will seek to replace the military-era constitution. Poll: Views of Middle East Unchanged by Recent Events Palestine Note 13 Jun 2011 - Pew Research Center - Major events in the Middle East –including tensions between the U.S. and Israel, growing political unrest in many Arab countries, and the death of Osama bin Laden – have had little effect on public attitudes toward... Turkey’s Erdogan wins parliamentary polls Daily Star 12 Jun 2011 Turkey’s ruling party won a third term in parliamentary elections Sunday, setting the stage for the rising regional power to pursue trademark economic growth, assertive diplomacy and an overhaul of the military-era constitution. Pollard: Let me see dying father YNet News, 11 Jun 2011 - Jonathan Pollard's relatives issue plea for compassionate leave from US.... Pollard family calls on Obama to let convicted spy visit dying father Ha'aretz - Medical condition of Jonathan Pollard's father has deteriorated significantly in recent days following medical treatment for a bladder infection. Pollard learns father is dying, issues new appeal Jeruslalem Post 11 Jun 2011 - Advocates for Israeli agent approach Obama to lobby for "compassionate leave" to enable him to visit his 95-year-old father on his deathbed. Poll Shows Fayyad Most Favored By Palestinians For Role Of PM IMEMC - Thursday June 09, 2011 - 11:34, A new poll conducted by Jerusalem Media and Communications Centre has shown that incumbent Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad is the most favoured among Palestinians to lead the next unity government. Poll: 77% of Israelis oppose going back to pre-'67 lines Jeruslalem Post 6 Jun 2011 - Large majorities recognize importance of keeping J'lem under Israeli sovereignty, oppose transferring Temple Mount to Palestinian control. Poll: Egypt optimistic but worried about jobs AlJazeera 5 Jun 2011 - Two new surveys find Egyptians optimistic about their political future but worried about the economy and crime. 'If Lockerbie bomber was freed, why not Pollard?' Jeruslalem Post 5 Jun 2011 - Congressman Allen West writes to Obama asking how can Israeli agent be kept in jail when his crimes weren't as serious as those of al-Megrahi. Poll finds majority of Egyptians oppose Islamic theocracy Daily Star 5 Jun 2011 A poll released Sunday indicates that at this point, only a small minority of Egyptians support the powerful Muslim Brotherhood, and less than 1 percent favor an Iran-style Islamic theocracy. Poll: Palestinians and Israelis Expect New Intifada Soon Palestine Note 31 May 2011 - Palestine Note invites you to weigh in The Guardian - Two polls earlier this month gave strikingly similar results on one question: do you think a third intifada (Palestinian uprising) is looming? An Israeli poll for The Peace Index found... Under Israeli Siege: Gaza’s Drinking Water Polluted 31 May 2011 - Gaza, (Pal Telegraph) - A Gaza rights group said Monday in a fact sheet that quality of drinking water in the Gaza Strip is way below international standards. Rights Group says Gaza’s Drinking Water Polluted WAFA Drainage plan for polluted Kishon River okayed Jeruslalem Post 29 May 2011 - 700,000 tons of contaminated sludge to be treated; Park planned near Haifa. Poll: 12% of Israeli Jews consider Obama to be pro-Israel Jeruslalem Post 26 May 2011 - Despite AIPAC speech, 40% of 600 Jewish Israelis deem US administration pro-Palestinian in ‘Jerusalem Post’/Smith poll. Economic unrest making world less peaceful: survey Palestine Note 26 May 2011 - Reuters - Social unrest is making the world less peaceful for the third year running and economic strains could point to rising risks in China , a think tank said on Wednesday. 2011 Global Peace Index from Vision of Humanity on... Most Israelis believe their PM should have said 'yes' to Obama says poll The National 26 May 2011 - 10% of Israelis thought Benjamin Netanyahu should have declared his support for the president¿s proposal on the 1967 borders question while another 47% said the Israeli leader should have expressed support ¿but with reservations¿. Jonathan Pollard devastated by no update from PM Jeruslalem Post 26 May 2011 - "I feel like I am being thrown out of the embassy again," says Pollard; Esther Pollard: It is "torture" for Jonathan to be kept in the dark. Haaretz poll: Netanyahu's popularity soaring following Washington trip Ha'aretz - Despite tensions in Washington during PM's visit, Israelis generally don't believe Obama is hostile to Israel or that U.S.=Israel relations have been harmed, indicating that the public seems to be turning a deaf ear to analysts who criticized Netanyahu's address to Congress. Poll shows American Jews still staunchly back Israel Jeruslalem Post 22 May 2011 - 94% say that if Israel "no longer existed tomorrow," it would be a "tragedy," new CAMERA survey says; 74% voted Obama. Survey: Over Half of Palestinian Media say They Face Restrictions WAFA ANC wins South Africa local polls AlJazeera 20 May 2011 - Figures show increase in opposition support despite ANC victory. Spain's poll commission seeks ban on protests AlJazeera 19 May 2011 - Spain's electoral commission says protests set for this weekend by thousands of people are 'illegal'. Netanyahu reassures Esther Pollard ahead of DC trip Jeruslalem Post 19 May 2011 - Livni sends Obama letter urging him to release Israeli agent and making it clear to him that Israelis are united on the issue. Sudan poll results credible: Carter Center Daily Star 19 May 2011 Hotly contested elections for governor in the tense Sudanese state of South Kordofan state were credible, the Carter Center said Thursday, despite being won by a fugitive charged with war crimes. Near East Consulting Survey Palestinian Media Agencies PNN - Ramallah –Near East Consulting to PNN – on Tuesday the Near East Consulting group issued a new survey that involved Palestinian media agencies, according the survey, there are 192 functioning media organizations... Poll: Fayyad Best Candidate to Run New Government WAFA Egypt poll leader calls to change policy toward Israel 5/16/2011 - CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) - The frontrunner in Egypt's upcoming presidential election, Amr Moussa, distanced himself from his country's past policies towards Israel and told AFP in an interview his government would be frank with the US. The outgoing Arab League secretary general said that Egypt's regional standing had diminished under.... Poll suggests that 41% of Israelis agree with Hamas conditions for Shalit's release Middle East Monitor 16 May 2011 - An opinion poll conducted by Israel's Dahaf Institute has revealed that just over half of Israelis do not reject the release of any number of Palestinian detainees, including those who killed Israelis, in return for the release of the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit being held... Barack Obama's half-brother promises to help Pollard Jeruslalem Post 11 May 2011 - On visit to Israel, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Metzger asks Jewish Obama relative to make personal appeal to US president. Bahrainis set for polls to replace resigned MPs Daily Star 11 May 2011 Bahrain is to hold by-elections in September to replace Shiite opposition MPs who resigned in February in protest against a crackdown on anti-government protests, state media said Wednesday. Qatar goes to polls in council elections AlJazeera 10 May 2011 - Gulf state citizens vote for the country's only elected representative political body. Qataris out in numbers for historic council poll The National 10 May 2011 - Many Qataris now hope for legislative elections as men and women stand for municipal seats. Qataris go to the polls, but expectations low Daily Star 10 May 2011 Qataris went to the polls Tuesday to vote for members of their main elected body amid muted enthusiasm for the central advisory council that has little power in the wealthy Gulf Arab state. Lebanese doubt Mikati Cabinet will materialize: poll Daily Star 10 May 2011 Four out of 10 Lebanese citizens polled by the Daily Star said they had lost hope that Mikati would be able to come up with a Cabinet lineup in the near future. Poll: Palestinians Believe Al-Qaeda will Retaliate for Bin Laden’s Death WAFA Tunisia raises doubt over poll date amid new unrest Daily Star 9 May 2011 Tunisia raised the possibility of a delay in July polls called after the president was toppled five months ago, as locals reported Monday new unrest and the killing of a man in clashes with troops. Poll: Majority of Americans agree with Obama on bin Laden photos YNet News, 9 May 2011 - NBC survey suggests two-thirds of Americans say president's decision not to.... More than 90 percent of Beirut residents exposed to air pollution Daily Star 8 May 2011 Almost all Beirut residents are exposed to high and dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a study released by American University Beirut. Obama’s to-do list: Free Pollard in May so he can travel safely to Israel in June Mondoweiss - Yesterday Weiss had breakfast in Berkeley with Jeff Blankfort, who laid out the following scenario. Weiss's notes. I generally do not make predictions. Though I do have a check from a former CIA guy for $10 because I said there would be no attack on Iran.... Independence Day torch for Schalit, Pollard, MIAs Jeruslalem Post 5 May 2011 - US Congressional delegation of 9 legislators led by former House speaker Nancy Pelosi expected to attend ceremony. Neoconversatives rejoice: Poll says East Jerusalemites prefer Israel Joseph Dana 5 May 2011 - According to a recently released poll conducted earlier this year by the Pechter Middle East Polls in conjunction with the Council on Foreign Relations , a majority of East Jerusalem Palestinians would prefer Israeli citizenship if a Palestinian state is declared. That some Palestinians would choose Israeli citizenship over Palestinian has long been... Survey: Majority of Palestinians Believe Israel not Partner for Peace WAFA For Obama, Big Rise in Poll Numbers After Bin Laden Raid New York Times 4 May 2011 - A majority now approves of the president’s overall job performance, as well as his handling of foreign policy, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Poll: Palestinians retained highest support of Osama bin Laden since 2003 Ha'aretz - Muslim support for the assassinated al-Qaida leader has declined rapidly since 2003, but Palestinian Muslims remain more enthusiastic that he would do the right thing; only 1% Lebanese Muslims voice support for bin Laden. ’In times of revolution, opinion surveys are more accurate’ Jeruslalem Post 1 May 2011 - Supervisor of first poll of east Jerusalem Arabs talks about importance of polling in Arab world. Nigeria's PDP struggles in state polls AlJazeera 27 Apr 2011 - Reports of violence emerge as ruling party holds on to seven but loses two state governorships. Lebanese don’t know their national anthem, poll finds Jeruslalem Post 27 Apr 2011 - But many don’t care, saying it fails to express country’s true identity Poll Finds Egyptians Full of Hope About the Future Palestine Note 26 Apr 2011 - DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MONA EL-NAGGAR, New York Times- Egyptians are looking forward with extraordinary confidence and enthusiasm to their first free and fair elections this fall after the defining revolution of the Arab spring, according to the first major... Poll: More than half of Egyptians want to cancel peace treaty with Israel Palestine Note 26 Apr 2011 - Haaretz - More than half of all Egyptians would like to see the 1979 peace treaty with Israel annulled, according to results of a poll conducted by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center released Monday. According to the poll results, only... Poll: More than half of Egyptians want to cancel peace treaty with Israel Ha'aretz - Only 36 percent of Egyptians are in favor of maintaining the treaty, according to U.S.-based polling company. Poll: Over half of Egypt wants end to Israel peace YNet News, 26 Apr 2011 - Survey conducted by US-based research center shows 54% of Egyptians would like.... Poll: Over half of Egyptians want to cancel peace treaty with Israel Ha'aretz - Only 36 percent of Egyptians are in favor of maintaining the treaty, according to U.S.-based polling company. Gallup poll finds Israel 7th-most thriving country Jeruslalem Post 25 Apr 2011 - Sixty-three percent of Israelis consider themselves to be "thriving" versus only 14% of those in the Palestinian territories; Denmark tops list. Poll Finds Egyptians Full of Hope About the Future New York Times 25 Apr 2011 - Egyptians are looking forward to this fall’s elections, but remain divided over the role of Islam in their public life. Answers sought in Haiti poll irregularities AlJazeera 23 Apr 2011 - As violence breaks out in parts of Haiti, donor nations want answers to lingering fraud allegations in recent elections Pollard to Obama: Release me for Passover YNet News, 22 Apr 2011 - In first ever letter to US president, imprisoned spy Jonathan Pollard appeals to.... Turkish Kurds welcome poll decision AlJazeera 21 Apr 2011 - Country's High Election Board reverses move to ban Kurdish politicans following violent protests in country's southeast. Esther Pollard 'hurt' by Obama's silence on husband Jeruslalem Post 20 Apr 2011 - Israeli agent's wife says keeping him in jail hurts peace process; US president's Seder "oblivious to cries of Jewish captive." Palestinian support for attacks drops, poll finds Palestine Note 18 Apr 2011 - Ma'an - Overall Palestinian support for suicide bombings against Israeli civilians, the firing of rockets into Israel has dropped since 2009, with a majority opposed to both, a poll showed on Sunday. The survey conducted by the Jerusalem Media and... Are chicken carcasses polluting Israeli water sources? Ha'aretz - About 1.5 million chicken carcasses were buried in the country's north following an epidemic, including a large portion found in locations that risk contaminating ground water. Opinion poll: Palestinians expected FC Barcelona to win El Clásico PNN - Bethlehem-C Martin/PNN On Saturday night took place El Clásico, one of the main confrontations in the Spanish football Leage. The game between Real Madrid and Fútbol Club Barcelona is a major event... Chief Rabbi calls on Obama to free Pollard if he wants to be re-elected Middle East Monitor 18 Apr 2011 - On Sunday, Israeli public radio said that the chief Rabbi, Yona Metzger, had urged US president, Barak Obama, to pardon the Jewish American spy, Jonathan Pollard, in order to win re-election to the White House for a second term in office. The radio station quoted Rabbi... Palestinian support for attacks drops, poll finds 4/17/2011 - JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Overall Palestinian support for suicide bombings against Israeli civilians, the firing of rockets into Israel has dropped since 2009, with a majority opposed to both, a poll showed on Sunday. The survey conducted by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre found that support for Palestinian "military operations of any kind' against Israel.... Poll: Palestinian support for Gaza rocket attacks on Israel dropped by half Ha'aretz - Jerusalem Media & Communication Center survey shows that since 2009, ratio of Palestinians who opposed military operations rose from 38.1% to 51% since after the Gaza war. Report: Israel chief rabbi says Obama must free Pollard if he wants another term Ha'aretz - Yona Metzger tells congregants in a Shabbat sermon that Jews who voted for Obama are disappointed, and U.S. president should release Pollard as mark of good faith. Metzger to Obama: Release Pollard or lose reelection Jeruslalem Post 17 Apr 2011 - Chief Ashkenazi rabbi says he's not making prophecy, just reflecting the feelings of US Jews who supported US president's election. 60% of polled Israelis support a new war on Gaza PIC - An Israeli opinion poll revealed that 60% of Israelis support a new sweeping attack on the Gaza Strip similar to the 23-day operation Cast Lead of late 2008. Early Nigeria poll results suggest close race AlJazeera 16 Apr 2011 - Early results point to a close race between incumbent President Jonathan and former military ruler Buhari. Exit polls put Peru leftist in the lead AlJazeera 10 Apr 2011 - Ollanta Humala emerges as clear front-runner for June 5 presidential election in the South American nation. Exit polls put Peru leftist in the lead AlJazeera 10 Apr 2011 - Ollanta Humala emerges as clear front-runner for June 5 presidential election in the South American nation. Poll: One-third of Palestinians support Itamar massacre Palestine Note 7 Apr 2011 - Hareetz- One-third of Palestinians surveyed said they supported an attack last month in which five members of an Israeli family stabbed to death in their home in a West Bank settlement, according to a team of Israeli and Palestinian pollsters.... Poll: Majority of Egyptians support maintaining Israel peace Ha'aretz - Survey by International Peace Institute published by the Wall Street Journal also shows most Egyptians do not support religious-extremist regime. Poll: 60% of Egyptians want peace with Israel to remain Jeruslalem Post 7 Apr 2011 - Study conducted by UN-affiliated group also finds that if presidential elections were held today in Egypt, Amr Moussa would win, 'WSJ' reports. Poll: 60% of Egyptians support peace with Israel YNet News, 7 Apr 2011 - Survey shows most Egyptians would support peace accord if Palestinian state is.... Ma'an annual poll unveils 'Best of 2010' 4/6/2011 - JERICHO (Ma'an) -- Winners of Ma'an Network's annual poll on Palestine's leading figures, organizations, and friendly nations were celebrated in a Jericho gala event Tuesday evening. Leading Palestinian political, creative, social and media personalities attended the awards ceremony, sponsored by MADA internet services company, at the InterContinental hotel.... Poll: One-third of Palestinians support Itamar massacre Ha'aretz - According to a poll, 32% of the 1,270 Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem that participated back the attack in which the Udi and Ruth Fogel and three of their children were killed. Poll: One-third of Palestinians support Itamar attack Jeruslalem Post 6 Apr 2011 - Most Gazans seek widespread demonstrations against Hamas; Palestinians don't think Mideast protests will bring statehood. Poll: 32% of Palestinians support Itamar attack YNet News, 6 Apr 2011 - A team of Israeli and Palestinian pollsters says a third of Palestinians surveyed said they supported an attack last month that saw five members of the Fogel family ... .... Esther Pollard pleads with Peres ahead of his US visit Jeruslalem Post 3 Apr 2011 - President to discuss jailed spy, unilateral decision on Palestinian statehood with Obama in Washington before meeting UNSC envoys. Nigeria hopes polls will mark break from past Daily Star 1 Apr 2011 LAGOS: Nigeria embarks on general elections Saturday which could reshape its political landscape, weakening the decade-long dominance of its ruling party and breaking a history of rigged and violent polls. Africa's most populous nation votes over... Fateh Wins Student Elections In Bir Zeit, Islamic Bloc Boycotted the Polls IMEMC - Thursday March 31, 2011 - 08:34, Dr. Mohammad Al Ahmad, the Dean of Student Affairs in Bir Zeit University, near the central West bank city of Ramallah, stated that the Yasser Arafat Bloc of the Fateh movement garnered a majority in the student elections winning 29 seats out of 51. The Islamic Bloc said it refused to participate in the elections due to political arrests. Poll: Israelis moving toward far right 3/31/2011 - TEL AVIV, Israel (Ma'an) -- A new poll shows young Israelis are moving much further to the right politically, news reports said Thursday. The study found that 60 percent of Jewish teenagers in Israel, between 15 and 18 years old, prefer "strong" leaders to the rule of law, while 70 percent say that in.... Rumsfeld: Pollard should not be granted early release Jeruslalem Post 31 Mar 2011 - Former US secretary of defense says freeing a convicted spy would send the wrong message that such behavior is acceptable. Egypt parliamentary polls set for September, army says 3/28/2011 - CAIRO (AFP) -- Egypt's first parliamentary election since the fall of president Hosni Mubarak will be held in September, but no date has yet been decided for a presidential vote, a top military officer said on Monday." The legislative elections will be held in September," said General Mamduh Shahin of the supreme military council.... Saudi Arabia maintains ban on women voting during September polls Daily Star 28 Mar 2011 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will hold municipal elections on Sept. 22 as pro-democracy unrest sweeps through the region but voting will not be open to women, the general elections commission said Monday. Activists for women's rights in... Merkel's party headed for German poll debacle AlJazeera 27 Mar 2011 - Anti-nuclear Greens likely to form coalition with Social Democrats in Baden-Wuerttemberg, preliminary results show. Poll: Mideast change positive for Palestinians 3/24/2011 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- The results of a public opinion poll from mid-March showed broad support for protests across the Middle East, and a decline in popularity for both the West Bank and Gaza governments, responding to documentary series run by Al-Jazeera and regional upheaval. The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research released the.... Poll: Mideast change positive for Palestinians Palestine Note 24 Mar 2011 - Ma'an - The results of a public opinion poll from mid-March showed broad support for protests across the Middle East, and a decline in popularity for both the West Bank and Gaza governments, responding to documentary series run by Al-Jazeera... Saudi Arabia to hold municipal polls AlJazeera 23 Mar 2011 - Local bodies elections could be concession extended to protesters seeking political change in kingdom. High turnout in Egyptian constitutional poll AlJazeera 19 Mar 2011 - State television says vote counting begins after a landmark referendum aimed at returning country to civilian rule. 92% of Arab youth desire democracy: survey Palestine Note 16 Mar 2011 - Arabiya - Around 92 percent of Arab youth placed democracy as the most important change that they would like to see in their countries, making a huge difference from a 2008 survey where they prioritized economic... Abbas: I won't seek re-election in next Palestinian polls Ha'aretz - Palestinian president says he is willing to travel to Gaza to promote reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas and form a united government; 'Elections can't take place if West Bank and Gaza don't unit', he says. Washington Post survey of Middle East protests leaves out Palestine Mondoweiss - The Washington Post has a click-on-the-country map of the "Middle East and North Africa in turmoil" where you can get the latest updates from various countries. Well, Palestine doesn't count-- despite the huge turnout today to demand unification of Hamas and Fatah. And despite the weekly... Pollard cancels visit with Israeli minister due to health problems Ha'aretz - Kahlon was to have been the first Israeli minister to meet with Pollard in five years, amid Israeli efforts to secure convicted spy's release. Amir Oren / Who is really thwarting Pollard's release? Ha'aretz - In recently publicized documents, Donald Rumsfeld seems to be telling President Obama: If you give in to pressure to release Jonathan Pollard, Republicans will say you are jeopardizing U.S. security Jerusalem & Babylon / Lobbying for the release of Jonathan Pollard will only worsen U.S. ties Ha'aretz - U.S. Senator McCain tells Netanyahu he supports release of Jonathan Pollard Ha'aretz - Poll finds 83 % of Likud members oppose concessions Jeruslalem Post 10 Mar 2011 - Only 5 % of faction members in favor of creating Palestinian state in temporary borders, even though it could soon become PM's peace plan. Egypt's Moussa says presidential poll must come first Palestine Note 9 Mar 2011 - Al Arabiya - Outgoing Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Tuesday he wanted Egyptian presidential elections to come before people vote for a new parliament and said he would run for president for only one... Israeli minister to visit Jonathan Pollard for first time in five years Ha'aretz - Social Affairs Minister Moshe Kahlon to visit the convicted Israeli spy in a U.S. jail next week and pass on a message from Netanyahu. Poll: Israel among the world's least popular countries PIC 7 Mar 2011 - An annual opinion poll conducted by the BBC revealed that Israel’s popularity in the world declined greatly. 2010 Socio-Economic and Food Security Survey West Bank and Gaza Strip, occupied Palestinian territory Relief Web 3 Mar 2011 - Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme Amr Moussa to contest Egyptian poll Palestine Note 28 Feb 2011 - Al Jazeera - Arab League chief Amr Moussa, a popular career diplomat, has confirmed that he plans to run in Egypt's presidential election expected later this year. Moussa, a former foreign minister, declared his candidacy on... (en) Israel, MEDIA, Left-wing activist Jonathan Pollack* was released from prison, demonstrated again against the occupation [machine translation] A-infos 27 Feb 2011 - Left-wing activist Jonathan Pollak, was released from prison. Polak was sentenced to three months in prison for the offense of participating in a prohibited gathering demonstration [critical bikes travel] against the siege on Gaza, held in Tel Aviv in January 2008. On Friday, shortly after the... Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey rolls out in Kazakhstan, Gaza and beyond Relief Web 14 Feb 2011 - Source: UN Children's Fund Palestinians to go back to election polls, Hamas permitting Jeruslalem Post 13 Feb 2011 - Hamas says elections can only be held under "national accord” under which PA must agree to share control of Palestinian-ruled areas. Pollard Espionage Ring Still Unfolding Grant Smith, Antiwar.com 2/9/2011 Israel sent over its top spies to pick up American taxpayer-funded highly enriched uranium from Shapiro, a devout Israel supporter and president of a local Zionist Organization of America chapter. Almost one year ago Victor Gilinsky and Roger J. Mattson penned the stunning article “Revisiting the NUMEC Affair” in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. It describes how in the 1960s Israeli agents and their U.S. collaborators stole highly enriched uranium from the Pennsylvania NUMEC plant for Israel’s first atomic weapons. The two former Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials’ exposé reveals how 337 kilograms of material, enough for several weapons, made their way into Israel’s Dimona nuclear weapons facility likely packed in the same sealed containers as lawful radioactive agricultural and scientific equipment shipments. It cites a secret CIA diversion briefing held at the NRC, credible official audits of materials lost to processing waste and absorption versus diversion, accounts of CIA recovery in Israel of HEU traces matching the Portsmouth signature of NUMEC’s government-supplied uranium, and the plant owner’s deep and ongoing ties to Israeli intelligence case officers and suspicious activities. Inadvertently, these expert nuclear diversion researchers make a very strong case against releasing Jonathan J. Pollard, currently sentenced to life in prison for spying for Israel. In 1986 espionage investigators discovered and alerted the press that Pollard’s handler, Rafael Eitan, shared the same birth date as a supposed “chemist, Ministry of Defense, Israel” who visited NUMEC on Sept. 10, 1968, as part of a “four- man team.” But it is now clear that the entirety of the Israeli spy network of agents and operations has not yet been fully revealed. more.. e-mail Pollard Espionage Ring Still Unfolding Antiwar.com 9 Feb 2011 - Almost one year ago Victor Gilinsky and Roger J. Mattson penned the stunning article “Revisiting the NUMEC Affair” in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. It describes how in the 1960s Israeli agents and their U.S. collaborators stole highly enriched uranium from the Pennsylvania NUMEC plant for... Palestinian government sets date for polls, Hamas rejects move Daily Star 8 Feb 2011 The Palestinian government Tuesday set July 9 as the date for local polls that had been postponed indefinitely in the occupied West Bank, acting as upheaval rocks Egypt over demands for political reform. The Hamas government... Former American VP calls on Obama to shorten Pollard's life sentence Ha'aretz - Dan Quayle is the most senior former administration official to support calls to grant clemency to the convicted Israeli spy. Poll shows three in five Egyptians say democracy is best The National 2 Feb 2011 - Survey last year finds Muslims in Egypt split evenly on the role they see Islam playing in political life, with 49% saying it played a large role and 48% seeing it as a small force. Poll: 68% of Palestinians don't believe Al-Jazeera leaks 1/30/2011 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Over two-thirds of Palestinians living in the occupied territories doubted the accuracy of leaked PLO documents shortly after they were published by Al-Jazeera, the results of a recent poll said. The Qatar-based satellite network has published over 1,600 confidential documents relating to over a decade of negotiations with Israel. According to.... Bil'in Marches for Jailed Jonathan Pollak Popular Struggle Coordination Committee - Roughly one hundred demonstrators marched to the barrier in Bil'in in honor of Jonathan Pollak. Demonstrators carried images of Pollak and formed a peace sign of people in front of the soldiers. The demonstration was attacked with tear gas, sound bombs and the petrochemical known as... Image of Jonathan Pollak in the Barrier in Bil'in. Picture Credit: Oren Ziv/Activestills.org Popular Struggle Coordination Committee - After weeks of severe escalation of military repression on the village of Nabi Saleh, protesters were able to break the siege on the village by marching from a neighboring village of Beit Rima. The army responded with tear gas and sound bombs. During the demonstration one... Sex survey shows 'tolerant attitude' to rape by acquaintance The Guardian 21 Jan 2011 - Poll round-up: 35% of East Jerusalem residents would prefer to be Israeli citizens, and Israeli-Arab men earn a third less than Jewish counterparts Three recent thought-provoking surveys on very different subjects caught my eye. I think... Israelis see Barak's Labor exit as ploy to keep job: poll Daily Star 18 Jan 2011 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Defense Minister Ehud Barak's decision to leave his Labor Party and form a new faction was an attempt to protect his Cabinet post, a poll showed Tuesday. What the Poll on East Jerusalem Palestinians Really Means Uruknet January 14, 2011 - As a November study by Petcher Polls (slideshow here) elucidating the opinions of Palestinian East Jerusalemites makes its rounds on the internet, many hasbarists have used its conclusions to justify Israel’s illegal annexation of the city. Indeed, the fact that 35% of Palestinians would prefer Israeli citizenship, and that 40% would relocate to Israel should... Jewish settlers storm Attof village in Jordan valley, carry out land survey PIC 15 Jan 2011 - Dozens of armed extremist Jewish settlers under military protection stormed Attof village near Tamun town in Tubas province on Saturday morning. ‘Jonathan Pollak will be happy to receive letters’ Mondoweiss - From Facebook, in Hebrew (thanks to Ofer ). Pollak is serving three months in prison for riding a bicycle during a 2008 demonstration against the Gaza onslaught. Apparently he is sharing a cell with men convicted in this sensational 1983 murder case , and he sought to bring... Brooklyn-Jenin: On concentration camps and Yonatan Pollack Mondoweiss - Genocide.co.il I am worried that the 2010 Rabbis’ letter is just the beginning for a much more severe racism wave. An article published at a weekly religious Zionist publication, which mentioned death camps for “Amalek,” makes me fear even more. Amalek, a biblical tribe hostile to... Rabbi Yosef calls on Obama to free Pollard YNet News - Rabbi Ovadia Yosef called on US President Barack Obama to pardon Jonathan Pollard, who is serving a life sentence for spying for Israel. During a meeting with ....... Poll: Jerusalem Arabs prefer Israel YNet News - WASHINGTON – The future of Jerusalem is considered one of the core issues in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and one of the most significant obstacles to a permanent ....... Official report: 90% of Gaza water polluted Uruknet January 4, 2011 - The water quality control authority in the Gaza Strip said that more than 90% of the Strip's potable water was contaminated, warning of a serious threat to lives of the Strip's inhabitants. The report published on Monday said that the Palestinian citizens were increasingly using home desalination and purification systems especially with the high concentration... Price for Jonathan Pollard's release should be a done deal on Palestine Palestine Note 5 Jan 2011 - Jonathan Pollard was paid for his espionage by a foreign government. Whether that government was the Soviet Union, China, Great Britain, or as it turned out -- Israel -- Pollard was a compensated enemy of the... Turks see U.S., Israel as top threats, poll reveals Daily Star 5 Jan 2011 ANKARA: The United States and Israel top the list of countries that Turks see as a threat, according to an opinion poll released Wednesday. The survey, conducted by the Ankara-based Metropoll research company last month, found... Netanyahu makes official request to Obama: Free Pollard Ha'aretz - PM sends letter to Obama calling for convicted spy Jonathan Pollard's release on humanitarian reasons; U.S. State Department: White House will review the letter. Official report: 90% of Gaza water polluted Uruknet January 4, 2011 - The water quality control authority in the Gaza Strip said that more than 90% of the Strip's potable water was contaminated, warning of a serious threat to lives of the Strip's inhabitants. The report published on Monday said that the Palestinian citizens were increasingly using home desalination and purification systems especially with the high concentration... Netanyahu makes official request for U.S. to free convicted spy Jonathan Pollard Palestine Note 4 Jan 2011 - Haaretz - The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama requesting the release of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard for humanitarian reasons. Pollard was sentenced to life in prison in 1987... Netanyahu sends Obama letter urging Pollard's release Jeruslalem Post 4 Jan 2011 - PM accepts request received from Israeli agent; reads letter during Knesset plenum: "The people of Israel would be eternally grateful." Netanyahu makes official request to Obama: Free Pollard Ha'aretz 4 Jan 2011 - PM sends letter to Obama calling for convicted spy Jonathan Pollard's release on humanitarian reasons; U.S. State Department: White House will review the letter. Official report: 90% of Gaza water polluted PIC 3 Jan 2011 - The water quality control authority in Gaza Strip said that more than 90% of Gaza Strip's potable water was contaminated, warning of a serious threat to lives of the Strip's inhabitants. Survey:Arabs to form majority in historic Palestine after 2014 Daily Star 30 Dec 2010 RAMALLAH, Occuiped West Bank: The Arab population in "historic Palestine" will equal the Jewish population by 2014, and quickly outstrip it thereafter, according to Palestinian statistics released Thursday. The figures published by the Palestinian Central Bureau... Poll: Israelis split over ban on renting to Arabs Palestine Note 29 Dec 2010 - Arabiya - Israeli Jews are divided over a call by rabbis for Jews to avoid renting or selling property to non-Jews, with 44 percent in favor, and 48 percent opposed, a new poll showed Tuesday. The... Poll: 33% of Palestinians Confident Economic Status Will Improve in 2011 PNN - Jerusalem – PNN - According to a comprehensive new poll released by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) and authored by Dr. Nabil Kukali, 33.2% of Palestinians believe their economic situations... Pollard asks rabbis to plant fruit trees for him in Israel Jeruslalem Post 28 Dec 2010 - Imprisoned Israeli agent made request after visit from delegation of rabbis; PM delays announcement asking for Pollard's release. Poll: 48% of Israeli Jews oppose rabbis' rent edict Jeruslalem Post 28 Dec 2010 - Survey shows major raise in support among Israelis for Clinton permanent settlement framework, marginal raise among Palestinians. Israeli Activist Jonathan Pollak Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison; Tells Judge 'I'll Go to prison With my Head Held High' 12/28/2010 - International Solidarity Movement - 27 December - Pollak was sentenced to three months imprisonment this morning at the Tel Aviv Magistrates' Court for his participation in a 2008 bicycle in protest of the siege on Gaza. He will begin serving his sentence on Januray 11th. Tel Aviv Magistrates court judge Yitzhak Yitzhak convicted Pollak of illegal assembly for his.... Related: Tel Aviv court sentences Israeli activist U.S.: Israel welcome to call for Pollard's release, but he remains in jail for now Ha'aretz - Netanyahu announces decision to issue first formal request to grant clemency to convicted spy. Court to Rule on Charges against Israeli Activist Jonathan Pollak PNN - Tel Aviv – PNN - The verdict in the case of Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak, charged with illegal assembly for his participation in a January 2008 Critical Mass ride against the siege... Poll: Netanyahu trounces Livni as prime minister Jeruslalem Post 22 Dec 2010 - Almost twice as many prefer Netanyahu over Livni, according to survey, despite drop in satisfaction with current PM. U.S.: Israel welcome to call for Pollard's release, but he remains in jail for now Ha'aretz 22 Dec 2010 - Netanyahu announces decision to issue first formal request to grant clemency to convicted spy. Netanyahu to formally call for release of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard Ha'aretz - White House spokesman says he is not aware that Obama is considering the possibility of granting clemency to Pollard., IDF chief tells Knesset a Kornet missile was fired more than two weeks ago at tank on the Gaza border, penetrated its outer shell, but did not explode., Seven of nine suspects are minors who allegedly used a 14-year-old girl to lure Arabs into a schoolyard, where they would pelt them with rocks, bottles and pepper spray. Court to Rule on Charges against Israeli Activist Jonathan Pollak PNN - Tel Aviv – PNN - The verdict in the case of Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak, charged with illegal assembly for his participation in a January 2008 Critical Mass ride against the siege... Netanyahu to formally call for release of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard Ha'aretz 22 Dec 2010 - White House spokesman says he is not aware that Obama is considering the possibility of granting clemency to Pollard., IDF chief tells Knesset a Kornet missile was fired more than two weeks ago at tank on the Gaza border, penetrated its outer shell, but did not explode., Seven of nine suspects are minors who allegedly used a 14-year-old girl to lure Arabs into a schoolyard, where they would pelt them with rocks, bottles and pepper spray. The State of Israel vs. Jonathan Pollak Uruknet December 19, 2010 - The verdict in the case of Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak, charged with illegal assembly for his participation in a January 2008 Critical Mass ride against the siege on Gaza, will be handed down on December 27, 2010 at 10:00 at the Tel Aviv Magistrates Court. If convicted, Pollak is expected to be sentenced to three... Poll finds Palestinians afraid to criticize authority Palestine Note 20 Dec 2010 - Los Angeles Times - Palestinian public opinion poll published Monday in the West Bank city of Ramallah found out that only a quarter of the Palestinians in the West Bank believe they can criticize the Palestinian... PM considers requesting Jonathan Pollard pardon YNet News - Twenty-five years after his arrest, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes famous spy Jonathan Pollard can be released, calling him "an envoy of Israel." After his ....... Seesaw battle underway in poll over Seattle bus ads Mondoweiss - This site's item on the planned Seattle bus ads that denounce aid to Israel for war crimes hit a nerve. Well it's a groundswell, as I said. Here's the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign that is spending the $1794 on the ads. Political awareness is coming to... Court to Rule on Charges against Israeli Activist Jonathan Pollak Alternative Information Center - The verdict in the case of Israeli activist Jonathan Pollak, charged with illegal assembly for his participation in a January 2008 Critical Mass ride against the siege on Gaza, will be handed down on December 27,... Israel - Poll: 55% back rabbis' anti-Arab ruling Uruknet December 16, 2010 - A significant segment of Israel's adult Jewish population agrees with a religious ruling forbididng Jews from selling or renting apartments to Arabs or other non-Jews, according to a recent survey commissioned by Ynet and the Gesher organization. The controversial ruling was issued by a group of 50 municipal rabbis. Some 55% of those polled said... UNRWA-AUB Socio-Economic Survey of Palestine Refugees in Lebanon Relief Web 15 Dec 2010 - Source: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Poll: 69% Support Signing Peace Treaty with Israel PNN - Ramallah – PNN - The results of a recent poll conducted by Near East Consulting show a rise in the popularity of Fatah, a corresponding fall in the popularity of Hamas, and... Poll: Split over sending Palestinian fire crews to Israel 12/11/2010 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) - A slim majority of the respondents to a reader poll on Ma'an's Arabic-language news site said sending Palestinian firefighters to help battle Israel's fire was "disgraceful." Firefighters from more than 16 countries helped to extinguish the blaze, the worst in Israel's history, which.... Support for Right bloc rising according to JPost poll Jeruslalem Post 10 Dec 2010 - Under Barak's leadership, Labor's supporters defecting to other parties; Meretz likely main beneficiary of Labor decline. New Poll Underlines Gloom Shrouding "Peace Process" Uruknet December 10, 2010 - Hope among both Jewish and Palestinian Israelis that a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians can ever be achieved appears to be fading, according to two major new polls released here Thursday. A solid majority of 63 percent of Palestinian Israelis and a plurality of 47 percent of Jewish Israelis say they don't believe... Poll: Half of Israeli Jews hold negative views of Obama Ha'aretz - German Chancellor Angela Merkel the world leader most admired by Israeli Jews, according to a poll released by Saban Center for Middle East Policy. Poll: Majority of Americans favor U.S. role in resolving Mideast dispute Palestine Note 9 Dec 2010 - Politico - A poll to be released Thursday at the Brookings Institution shows that two-thirds of Americans polled believe that the Arab-Israeli issue is among the top five American interests in the world, while one quarter... Poll: 71% of Iranians want nuclear arsenal Jeruslalem Post 9 Dec 2010 - Survey finds less than half of Iranians think sanctions having major impact; only 1 in 6 believes Israel, US will attack nuclear facilities. MIDEAST: New Poll Underlines Gloom Shrouding "Peace Process" IPS Hope among both Jewish and Palestinian Israelis that a lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians can ever be achieved appears to be fading, according to two major new polls released here Thursday. Poll: Half of Israeli Jews hold negative views of Obama Ha'aretz 9 Dec 2010 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel the world leader most admired by Israeli Jews, according to a poll released by Saban Center for Middle East Policy. Israel ranks 41 out of 65 countries in OECD education survey Ha'aretz - PISA survey for 2009 tests over half a million 15-year-olds from around the world in both reading and mathematics. Poll: Israel's Arabs don't want to be part of Palestinian state YNet News - WASHINGTON – While Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman continuously discusses the possibility of territorial exchanges as part of a future peace agreement with the ....... Ex-wife of Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard brought to Israel in grave physical condition Ha'aretz - Netanyahu comes to the aid of Anne Pollard who was found in serious condition in New York, says Israel has moral obligation toward the Pollards. Ex-wife of Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard brought to Israel in grave physical condition Ha'aretz 6 Dec 2010 - Netanyahu comes to the aid of Anne Pollard who was found in serious condition in New York, says Israel has moral obligation toward the Pollards. Jonathan Pollard's divorcee flown to Israel YNet News - While her former husband, spy Jonathan Pollard, has been jailed for nearly 25 years, Ann Pollard's medical and financial state has steadily deteriorated. Along with her ....... Poll shows majority of world's Muslims want Islam in politics; feelings mixed on Hamas, Hezbollah Palestine Note 5 Dec 2010 - Los Angeles Times - A majority of Muslims around the world welcome a significant role for Islam in their countries' political life, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center , but have mixed feelings... Majority of Muslims want Islam in politics, poll says LA Times 6 Dec 2010 - They have mixed feelings about the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, the survey shows. A majority of Muslims around the world welcome a significant role for Islam in their countries' political life, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, but have mixed feelings toward militant religious groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Egypt set for runoff polls AlJazeera 4 Dec 2010 - Ruling party is set to dominate the second round of parliamentary elections after pullout of two main opposition blocs. Egypt set for runoff polls AlJazeera 4 Dec 2010 - Ruling party is set to dominate the second round of parliamentary elections after pullout of two main opposition blocs. Copt candidate blames NDP 'Islamists' for Egypt poll defeat Daily Star 3 Dec 2010 CAIRO: A Coptic opposition candidate defeated in a parliamentary election accused "extremist" Islamic elements in the ruling party Friday of trying to further marginalize Egypt's beleaguered Christian minority."The situation in Egypt is very serious. There is... New Polls shows 53% of Israeli Jews believe that Arabs should leave Uruknet November 30, 2010 - A poll released on Tuesday by the Israel Democratic Institute showed that 53% of Jewish citizens would prefer to see Arabs leave Israel. More that half of the Jewish Israelis polled; believe that the state of Israel has the right to encourage Arab citizens to emigrate. The study also found that 55% said Jewish cities... Poll: Only 51% of Israeli Jews Believe in Equal Rights for Arabs and Jews Uruknet November 30, 2010 - According to a report released on Tuesday, conducted by the Israel Democratic Institute, almost half of Israeli Jews refuse the coexistence between Arab and Jews communities in Israel. Only 51 percent of those polled said that Israeli Arabs and Jews should have equal rights. The study showed that 53 percent of Israeli Jews believed the... Poll: Only 51% of Israeli Jews Believe in Equal Rights for Arabs and Jews IMEMC - 30 Nov 2010 - Tuesday November 30, 2010 - 17:01, According to a report released on Tuesday, conducted by the Israel Democratic Institute, almost half of Israeli Jews refuse the coexistence between Arab and Jews communities in Israel. Only 51 percent of those polled said that Israeli Arabs and Jews should have equal rights. Poll: Most Jews would deny Arabs say over future of Israel 11/30/2010 - JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Some two thirds of Israeli Jews believe Arab citizens should have no say on security or diplomacy issues as long as the conflict with the Palestinians lingers, a poll showed on Tuesday. The findings, part of an annual survey conducted on the state of democracy in Israel, were presented to President Shimon Peres.... New Polls shows 53% of Israeli Jews believe that Arabs should leave PNN - Jerusalem – PNN – A poll released on Tuesday by the Israel Democratic Institute showed that 53% of Jewish citizens would prefer to see Arabs leave Israel. More that half of the... Poll: Most Israeli Jews believe Arab citizens should have no say in foreign policy Ha'aretz - Israel Democratic Institute conducts study on democracy, concludes that more than half Israelis say Arabs should be encouraged to emigrate. Most Jews would deny Arabs say over future of Israel - survey Daily Star 30 Nov 2010 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Some two thirds of Israeli Jews believe Arab citizens should have no say on security or diplomacy issues as long as the conflict with the Palestinians lingers, a poll showed Tuesday.The findings, part of... Israel must hold poll on any peace plan withdrawal after Knesset vote The Guardian 23 Nov 2010 - Legislation will make it more difficult for Israeli parliament to approve any exit from occupied territories Any peace deal involving withdrawal by Israel from annexed territory in East Jerusalem or the Golan Heights will need to... Congressional request for Pollard pardon just another example of putting Israel’s interests first Mondoweiss - In one of the United States Congress’ most recent displays of “Israel First” policy, 39 Representatives, all Democrats, have requested that President Obama pardon Jonathan Pollard, an American convicted of spying for the State of Israel in 1987. Pollard is currently serving a life sentence for... Poll: Most Palestinians see two-state solution as precursor to single state Ha'aretz - One in 4 Palestinians doesn’t believe in Israel’s right to exist. Poll: Most Palestinians see two-state solution as precursor to single state Ha'aretz 21 Nov 2010 - One in 4 Palestinians doesn’t believe in Israel’s right to exist. Poll: Most Palestinians view talks as precursor to 1 state YNet News - The majority of Palestinians support direct talks and the two-state solution, but ultimately want the entire area between the Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea to turn ....... Survey: 66% of Palestinians support peace negotiations Jeruslalem Post 12 Nov 2010 - ZOA president says survey shows "Palestinians want Arab-dominated state on all the territory of Israel, not peaceful polity of their own alongside Israel.” Jordan polls marred by fatality; voter turnout 53 percent 11/10/2010 - AMMAN, Jordan (DPA) -- Jordanians voted Tuesday in parliamentary elections that saw the killing of one person, the injury of two and the arrest of at least 20. Polls across the kingdom closed at 7 p. m. , 12 hours after opening. Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Shehab said there was no need to extend voting time. Vote.... Jordanians vote in polls boycotted by Islamic opposition 11/9/2010 - AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) -- Jordanians turned out in force on Tuesday for an election likely to produce MPs with tribal links and loyal to a government that faces little challenge after opposition Islamists pulled out. Polls closed at 7:00 p. m. , and senior election official Saad Shehab announced that turnout had reached 53 percent. The.... Poll: Holyland affair most corrupt in 2010 YNet News - Sixty-nine percent of the public believes that the level of corruptness of Israel's government in 2010 is very high. This statistic was exposed as part of a corruption ....... Rights groups fear rigging in Egypt's upcoming polls Daily Star 9 Nov 2010 A coalition of 16 rights groups said Tuesday it expects Egypt's parliamentary elections later this month to be rigged because of severe restrictions imposed by the authorities.The Forum of Independent Human Rights NGOs warned in a... Eli Yishai to Netanyahu: Push for the release of Jonathan Pollard during U.S. visit Ha'aretz - Shas chairman says the request is now justified since Israel is asked to make concessions for peace; Netanyahu refuses to take MKs' letter asking for Pollard's release to the U.S. Political Survey: 56% Against the Resumption of Talks with Israel IMEMC - 3 Nov 2010 - Wednesday November 03, 2010 - 17:52, According to a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO), 56.1% of the respondents polled are opposed to resuming direct peace talks with the Israeli government, mainly because the construction of illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has not stopped. Poll: 56% oppose resuming talks with Israel 11/3/2010 - GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- More than half of Palestinians in the occupied territories oppose a return to direct negotiations with Israel in the face of ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, an opinion poll released Wednesday suggests. The survey, from the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion, prepared by Beit Sahour-based pollster Nabil Kukali, also showed.... Related: PCPO Poll: 56% Oppose Resuming Direct Talks With Israel PNN - Bethlehem – PNN – A recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) found that 56.1 % of respondents were opposed to resuming direct peace talks with the Israeli government,... Poll: Gazans disappointed with Hamas YNet News - A recent poll conducted in Gaza has revealed a sharp drop in support for Hamas, but the ruling Islamist movement is preventing the survey's publication, the state-run ....... Former U.S. deputy defense secretary: Jonathan Pollard must be freed now Ha'aretz - Lawrence Korb tells Army Radio Pollard's punishment was too severe for his crimes, no other person with similar charges received such severe sentence. Former U.S. deputy defense secretary: Jonathan Pollard must be freed now Ha'aretz 1 Nov 2010 - Lawrence Korb tells Army Radio Pollard's punishment was too severe for his crimes, no other person with similar charges received such severe sentence. Islamic action front slams Jordanian-Israeli oil pollution exercise PIC 1 Nov 2010 - The Islamic action front in Jordan strongly denounced their government for conducting a maritime pollution cleanup drill with Israelis last month in the Gulf of Aqaba. Poll: Abbas enjoys support of young Palestinians Ha'aretz - Nearly 40 percent of young Palestinians say they would vote for Palestinian president's secular Fatah faction, with only 10 percent backing Hamas., Iran begins loading fuel into Bushehr reactor, marking step toward the start-up of Irans's first nuclear plant., On October 1, 2009, Iran approved a plan top send 75% of its low-enriched uranium abroad; on October 26, 2010, it began loading its first nuclear reactor. Poll: Abbas enjoys support of young Palestinians Ha'aretz 26 Oct 2010 - Nearly 40 percent of young Palestinians say they would vote for Palestinian president's secular Fatah faction, with only 10 percent backing Hamas., Iran begins loading fuel into Bushehr reactor, marking step toward the start-up of Irans's first nuclear plant., On October 1, 2009, Iran approved a plan top send 75% of its low-enriched uranium abroad; on October 26, 2010, it began loading its first nuclear reactor. Poll: Palestinians say they need results from talks 10/22/2010 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Palestinians believe they are of greater need of success in the negotiations, and Israelis think both sides need it equally, but both publics are skeptical about their success. These are the results of a poll conducted by the Harry S Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at Hebrew University.... Settlers have broken ground on nearly 550 West Bank homes since end of freeze, survey shows Ha'aretz - According to an Associated Press count, rate of construction since September 26 is four times faster than over the last two years. Settlers have broken ground on nearly 550 West Bank homes since end of freeze, survey shows Ha'aretz 21 Oct 2010 - According to an Associated Press count, rate of construction since September 26 is four times faster than over the last two years. Poll: 49% of Palestinians would recognize Jewish state YNet News - Survey finds willingness to recognize Israel as Jewish as part of peace deal.... Moves to free convicted spy Pollard pick up in U.S. and Israel LA Times 20 Oct 2010 - As convicted spy Jonathan Pollard approaches 25 years behind bars, Israelis and others renew efforts to secure freedom for the former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, who is serving a life sentence. As convicted spy Jonathan Pollard approaches 25 years behind bars, Israelis and others are renewing efforts to secure freedom for the former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, who is serving a life sentence for relaying military documents to Israel. Poll: 36% of Israelis want to revoke Arab voting rights Uruknet October 17, 2010 - A survey released Friday by the Dahaf polling agency reveals that many Israeli Jews favor anti-democratic values, with 36 percent in favor of revoking the Palestinian minority's right to vote, Israeli media reported. The poll, headed by Dr Mina Tzemach, was held following an amendment to the Citizenship Act passed on Sunday, in which non-Jews... Poll: 36% of Israelis want to revoke Arab voting rights Uruknet October 17, 2010 - A survey released Friday by the Dahaf polling agency reveals that many Israeli Jews favor anti-democratic values, with 36 percent in favor of revoking the Palestinian minority's right to vote, Israeli media reported. The poll, headed by Dr Mina Tzemach, was held following an amendment to the Citizenship Act passed on Sunday, in which non-Jews... Edelstein confirms Pollard release discussions underway Jeruslalem Post 17 Oct 2010 - High-level discussions in Israel on how to get clemency in the US for Israeli agent; Knesset panel to invite US envoy to hearing on the matter. Poll: 36% of Israelis want to revoke Arab voting rights 10/16/2010 - TEL AVIV (Ma'an) -- A survey released Friday by the Dahaf polling agency reveals that many Israeli Jews favor anti-democratic values, with 36 percent in favor of revoking the Palestinian minority's right to vote, Israeli media reported. The poll, headed by Dr Mina Tzemach, was held following an amendment to the Citizenship.... Poll: Support for Direct Negotiations in Case Cessation of Settlement Construction WAFA - RAMALLAH, October 13, 2010 (WAFA)- A recent opinion poll conducted by Near East Consulting (NEC) shows that 27% of Palestinians support direct negotiations with Israel under any circumstance, New survey shows American Jewish support for Obama waning Palestine Note 12 Oct 2010 - Washington - A new survey , conducted ahead of the heated run toward midterm elections, by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) shows that American Jewish support for President Obama's handling of US-Israeli relations is dropping. In a... Brotherhood to run in Egypt polls AlJazeera 9 Oct 2010 - Main opposition group announces plan to contest November's legislative vote, despite calls by some for a boycott. Poll: Most Palestinians back dropping talks if Israel builds settlements Ha'aretz - Survey taken just after end of 10-month freeze shows that more than half of the respondents also support an attack on settlers in the West Bank. Poll: Most Palestinians back dropping talks if Israel builds settlements Ha'aretz 4 Oct 2010 - Survey taken just after end of 10-month freeze shows that more than half of the respondents also support an attack on settlers in the West Bank. U.S. congressmen to Obama: Free Pollard to facilitate Mideast peace Ha'aretz - Jonathan Pollard, a former civilian intelligence analyst, was sentenced to life in U.S. prison in 1987 on charges of spying for Israel. U.S. congressmen to Obama: Free Pollard to facilitate Mideast peace Ha'aretz 25 Sep 2010 - Jonathan Pollard, a former civilian intelligence analyst, was sentenced to life in U.S. prison in 1987 on charges of spying for Israel. Jonathan Pollard is no hero Palestine Note 24 Sep 2010 - He was an American Navy analyst who sold American government and military secrets for personal gain and profit. The information he collected and used to obtain vacations, cash, and jewelry placed the lives of thousands of... Egypt Muslim Brotherhood's planning to stand in polls Daily Star 24 Sep 2010 CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's main opposition group, does not plan to heed calls to boycott November's elections, a senior member of the moderate Islamist movement said Thursday."The official decision has still not been announced," but "... Bibi & Barney: Spring Pollard for 3-month freeze extension Mondoweiss - Rep. Barney Frank is attempting to get House members to sign a letter to President Obama which requests the release of Jonathan Pollard, who is serving a life sentence for spying for Israel. In exchange for Pollard, the US would get a three-month extension on the... Poll: Slim majority support peace negotiations 9/23/2010 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- A public opinion poll released Thursday suggests that just over half of Palestinians support negotiations with Israel. But a larger majority, 59 percent, say Palestinians were coerced into entering the talks, the first since 2008. Only one-third of respondents believe the negotiations will succeed, according to the poll conducted by the.... Poll: ’Most Palestinians back direct talks’ Jeruslalem Post 23 Sep 2010 - A majority of Palestinians support negotiations with Israel, believe that talks serve national interest of the Palestinian people. U.S. won't comment on reports of Pollard release deal Ha'aretz - Obtaining the release of convicted Israeli spy would give Netanyahu political cover if he extends the settlement building freeze. U.S. won't comment on reports of Pollard release deal Ha'aretz 22 Sep 2010 - Obtaining the release of convicted Israeli spy would give Netanyahu political cover if he extends the settlement building freeze. Survey: Palestinians unsure Obama can secure peace Jeruslalem Post 20 Sep 2010 - We will never recognize Israel as a Jewish state, reiterates Fatah spokesman Ahmed Assaf. Poll: Americans' support for Israel up following restart of talks Ha'aretz - Fifty-eight percent of U.S. citizens polled think America should back Israel – up 7 percent since July. Poll: Half of Israeli teens don't want Arab students in their class Uruknet September 7, 2010 - Sixty four percent of Israeli teens aged 15 to 18 say that Arab Israelis do not enjoy full equal rights in Israel, and from that group, 59 percent believe that they should not have full equal rights, according to a special survey prepared for the "Education in the Digital Age" conference held in Haifa on... PCBS: West Bank schools unaffected by pollutants 9/7/2010 - RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Education and environment were the central features of the latest report from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, which surveyed available resources and pollutants affecting West Bank learning. Released on Monday, the report found that the overwhelming majority of schools suffered little from noise or air pollution, and that most had.... ElBaradei urges boycott of Egypt's parliamentary polls Daily Star 7 Sep 2010 US, Iran both favor Maliki as Iraq premier six months after polls Daily Star 7 Sep 2010 Poll: Half of Israeli teens don't want Arab students in their class Ha'aretz - Study polling 500 teens aged 15 to 18 finds that most don't think Arabs enjoy equal rights in Israel, and most of those don't think Arabs deserve equal rights. Strategic Survey for Israel 2010 Relief Web 5 Sep 2010 - Source: Institute for National Security Studies Poll: US Jews 'still connected' to Israel YNet News - WASHINGTON - The connection Jews feel to Israel remains strong, according to a new survey from the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University: Some 63% ....... Poll: Palestinians 'back negotiations with Israel' 8/30/2010 - BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Two-thirds of Palestinians are in favor of either direct or indirect negotiations with Israel, the results of a new poll released Monday finds. The Palestinian Center for Public Opinion surveyed over 1,000 Palestinians from the West Bank, occupied East Jerusalem and Gaza earlier this month, ahead of the resumption of direct.... U.S. support for Israel is decreasing, new poll shows Palestine Monitor - American support for Israel is waning, a poll presented to senior Israeli officials in Jerusalem last week revealed. The survey was carried out by pollster and strategist Stanley Greenberg and sponsored by the American Jewish organization the Israel Project, which organizes and executes pro-Israel public relations... MidEast peace in our time | Poll The Guardian 21 Aug 2010 - The US-led resumption of Middle East peace talks between Israel and Palestinians promises a 'final status' agreement in a year. Is a two-state solution deliverable by September 2011? U.S. support for Israel is decreasing, new poll shows Palestine Monitor - American support for Israel is waning, a poll presented to senior Israeli officials in Jerusalem last week revealed. The survey was carried out by pollster and strategist Stanley Greenberg and sponsored by the American Jewish organization the Israel Project, which organizes and executes pro-Israel public relations... U.S. support for Israel is decreasing, new poll shows Palestine Monitor: 21 Aug 2010 - American support for Israel is waning, a poll presented to senior Israeli officials in Jerusalem last week revealed. The survey was carried out by pollster and strategist Stanley Greenberg and sponsored by the American Jewish organization the Israel Project, which organizes and executes pro-Israel public relations campaigns with a focus on North America. Greenberg, along with Israel Project heads, presented the poll's findings to senior Israeli officials, including President Shimon Peres, Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor, as well as officials from the Prime Minister's office. One of the questions that the poll presented was "Does the U.S. need to support Israel?" In August of 2009, 63% of Americans polled said that the U.S. does need to support Israel. In June of this year, 58% of respondents shared the same view; by July only 51% of respondents said the U.S. needed to support Israel. Another question posed by the pole was "...more Survey: 'The whole world is against us' Jeruslalem Post 20 Aug 2010 - Large majority of Americans, however, still view Israel as ally. U.S. support for Israel is decreasing, new poll shows Ha'aretz - Survey conducted by U.S.-Jewish group the Israel Project asked Americans and Europeans about their views on Israel. Poll: US support for Israel declining Palestine Note 18 Aug 2010 - Only 51% say US must back Israel Washington - Support for Israel is declining sharply among Americans, particularly Liberals aligned with the Democratic party, a new poll shows. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz obtained some of the... U.S. support for Israel is decreasing, new poll shows Ha'aretz 18 Aug 2010 - Survey conducted by U.S.-Jewish group the Israel Project asked Americans and Europeans about their views on Israel. Syrians dissatisfied, survey shows LA Times 19 Aug 2010 - A survey conducted in secret because of a ban finds most of more than 1,000 respondents are unhappy with political and economic conditions and want emergency rule to end. A survey of Syrians, conducted in secret because of government prohibitions, shows strong dissatisfaction with prevailing political and economic conditions. Though that may not be a surprise, the fact that any kind of opinion poll could be conducted in Syria, was certainly an eye-opener, the study's authors say. Poll: Israel continues to lose support in the US, especially among liberals Mondoweiss - Haaretz is reporting on a new poll conducted by the Israel Project . Among the findings: One of the questions that the poll presented was "Does the U.S. need to support Israel?" In August of 2009, 63% of Americans polled said that the U.S. does need to... Poll: Israelis oppose military exemption of religious students Palestine Note 17 Aug 2010 - Washington – A two-thirds majority of Israelis oppose the recent Knesset decision to exempt rabbinical yeshiva students 22 and older from universal military service, according to a new poll, Ynet reported Tuesday. The poll, conducted by... Israeli troops kidnap 700 children every year PIC 7 Aug 2010 - Journalist Amira Hass said the Israeli troops kidnap every year about 700 Palestinian children, many of them are rounded up from schools, at the pretext of throwing stones at troops and settlers. Poll: Arabs have lost faith in Obama Palestine Note 5 Aug 2010 - Washington – According to a new poll released by the Brookings Institution, there has been a drastic fall in Arab opinion of US President Barack Obama. The poll, to be released in its entirety later Thursday,... Poll: 85% agree to two-state solution Jeruslalem Post 5 Aug 2010 - Majority of Arab world accepts peace with Israel on '67 lines. Wadi Qana farmland being polluted by settlement sewage Uruknet August 1, 2010 - Wadi Qana is a valley south west of Nablus where numerous springs supply water to the surrounding Palestinian villages. Approximately 60 people live in the valley itself, and many more own land in the area in which they farm animals and cultivate both citrus and olive trees. The valley and its springs have been suffering... Wadi Qana farmland being polluted by settlement sewage Uruknet August 1, 2010 - Wadi Qana is a valley south west of Nablus where numerous springs supply water to the surrounding Palestinian villages. Approximately 60 people live in the valley itself, and many more own land in the area in which they farm animals and cultivate both citrus and olive trees. The valley and its springs have been suffering... Israel bombs central Gaza City: seventeen injured 7/31/2010 - International Solidarity Movement - Gaza City, Gaza Strip - At around 11:30pm last night (Friday 30 July 2010), "˜The Arafat Compound' Police College in central Gaza City was bombed by Israeli F-16s, in the area of "˜Al Montada' injuring seventeen people, three of them seriously. Three children were also among the injured. Those first at the scene described.... Alarming Government Corruption Rates in Egypt Exposed in Recent Survey The Media Line 28 Jul 2010 - 47% of small and medium businesses in Egypt are forced to pay government bribes according to a recent Egyptian report. A nation-wide survey conducted in mid-2009 by the Cairo-based Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies... Pollution prevents Jordan River baptisms Jeruslalem Post 25 Jul 2010 - Officials consider erecting signs at Qasar al-Yahud saying: Polluted Waters. Entry Forbidden. River Jordan baptism site too polluted for patrons, environmentalists Palestine Note 21 Jul 2010 - Washington - Environmentalists are urging the Israeli government to close a baptism site along the lower River Jordan "until water quality standards for tourists and pilgrims bathing at the holy site were met," German news agency... Poll: Most Americans would back Israel attack on Iran Ha'aretz - 56 percent of Americans support an Israeli strike to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons, according to a poll conducted by a U.S. research firm. Survey reveals British Jews can be a critical friend to Israel | Antony Lerman The Guardian 16 Jul 2010 - There is no appetite among Jews living in the UK for giving Israel carte blanche to do what it likes, according to a new report Israel risks losing its friends, Jonathan Freedland warned last week , referring,... JPost Poll: 46% Israelis say Obama pro-Palestinian Palestine Note 16 Jul 2010 - Washington - A poll conducted by Smith Research has revealed that nearly half - 46% - of Israelis feel US President Barack Obama is more pro-Palestinian than pro-Israel, the Jerusalem Post reported Friday. President Obama [Jmtimages... We will continue to shield Israel, militarily and diplomatically, U.S. official says Ha'aretz 16 Jul 2010 - Speaking during a reception for outgoing Israeli UN envoy Shalev, U.S. envoy Susan Rice says that Washington remains fully and firmly committed to Israel's security. Poll: Most Americans back Israeli military action against Iran Ha'aretz - 56 percent of Americans support an Israeli strike to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons, according to a poll conducted by a U.S. research firm. Poll: Most Americans back Israeli military action against Iran Ha'aretz 15 Jul 2010 - 56 percent of Americans support an Israeli strike to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons, according to a poll conducted by a U.S. research firm. JTA features five-month-old poll to remind us how much Americans used to support Israel Mondoweiss - The lead headline on JTA.org was a bit surprising today - " Support for Israel near record high, Gallup Poll shows ." Not impossible I guess, but kinda surprising. The article reads: Support for Israel among Americans is at a near record high, a new poll... Poll: 52.5 % Believe Indirect Israeli-Palestinian Talks Will Fail PNN - Bethlehem – PNN - The most recent poll by Dr. Nabil Kukali, revealed that 69.3% of Palestinians support the intention of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to pay a visit to Gaza... Pollard activists hold vigil to mark 9,000 days Jeruslalem Post 13 Jul 2010 - Justice for Jonathan Pollard organization began a three day vigil in Jerusalem. Jerusalem honors convicted spy Pollard on 9,000th day of incarceration Ha'aretz - A message urging Obama to free Pollard will be projected onto Jerusalem city walls; Dozens of protesters call for Pollard's immediate release. Recent Survey of Palestinians Reveals Opinions, Hopes, Frustrations IMEMC - 8 Jul 2010 - A recent survey conducted in Gaza and the West Bank demonstrated that a slim majority supports direct talks with Israel and that most Palestinians want Marwan Barghouti to succeed current president Mahmoud Abbas. Poll: Palestinians want to renew Gaza ceasefire Palestine Note 7 Jul 2010 - Washington – In a recent poll , a majority of Palestinians support renewing Hamas’ ceasefire with Israel, and Fatah outshines Hamas in public approval. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad received a 62% approval rating among Palestinians... Poll: Most Palestinians want ceasefire Jeruslalem Post 7 Jul 2010 - Two-thirds think Hamas should not use missiles; half would vote for Fayyad. Poll: 2/3 of Palestinians against rocket attacks YNet News - Survey conducted in West Bank and Gaza finds most Palestinian want Barghouti as.... Poll: For Palestinians, economy trumps politics 7/6/2010 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - Palestinians are overwhelmingly concerned by the economic situation in the West Bank and Gaza, an opinion poll from the Arab World for Research and Development found. With numbers near even over local and national political matters, a large majority of Palestinians- 75 percent across the West Bank (67 percent) and Gaza (87 percent.... Poll: Majority Israeli Jews fed up with ultra-Orthodox parties Palestine Note 2 Jul 2010 - Washington – A majority of both Orthodox and secular Jewish Israelis are fed up with the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) parties, the Jerusalem Post reported Friday, citing a recent poll. Tensions have sparked recently in Israel over what... Poll:Likud, Israel Beiteinu voters want haredim out of gov’t Jeruslalem Post 1 Jul 2010 - Joint poll shows doubts abound over Palestinian state Jeruslalem Post 30 Jun 2010 - Palestinians demonstrated a surge of support for Turkey,not Syria,Iran. Netanyahu: Pollard was an Israeli spy, Oren must clarify remarks Ha'aretz - In radio interview, Michael Oren apparently contradicts Netanyahu's admission that Israel stole U.S. secrets as part of officially sanctioned operation. Israel Backtracking on Support for Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard? The Media Line 21 Jun 2010 - Israel's Ambassador to the US Michael Oren appears to have signaled a change in Israel's policy toward Jonathan Pollard, the US naval analyst convicted of spying for Israel. According to a reported interview with a Washington... Netanyahu: Pollard acted as Israel agent Jeruslalem Post 22 Jun 2010 - Michael Oren suggests perspective be applied to agent's case. Netanyahu: Pollard was an Israeli spy, Oren must clarify remarks Ha'aretz 22 Jun 2010 - In radio interview, Michael Oren apparently contradicts Netanyahu's admission that Israel stole U.S. secrets as part of officially sanctioned operation. Poll: Palestinians divided on 2-state solution Palestine Note 21 Jun 2010 - Washington - A poll by Norwegian democracy development group Fafo has found that Palestinians are divided on the future of Palestinian statehood, Ma'an News Agency reported Sunday. A Fafo poll found Palestinians are "generally more confident"... Poll: Palestinians want elections 6/20/2010 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - An opinion poll carried out by Fafo between February and May reveals Palestinian electoral preferences are changing, the Norwegian-backed research center found. On domestic issues, the poll indicated that Palestinians were split over a unilateral proclamation of a Palestinian state. Respondents were generally more confident in the Fayyad government and less confident in.... Poll: Most Palestinians want peace with Israel Ha'aretz - Fafo poll conducted in West Bank and Gaza finds that 89% Palestinians support PA legislative elections this year, 84 % believe Fatah will win. Report: Lebanon forbids launch of Gaza-bound flotilla Ha'aretz 20 Jun 2010 - Lebanese sources tell Al-Hayat that flotilla organizers had not filed for the necessary permits, adding that travel to an Israel-controlled port is illegal. Poll: Obama's ranking in Muslim world slides over Mideast Ha'aretz - According to Pew Research Center global poll, Muslim world support of Obama drops drastically, most countries do not support military action against Iran. Israel to UN: We reserve the right to stop Lebanon Gaza-bound flotilla Ha'aretz 20 Jun 2010 - Lebanon aid ship Miriam to set sail to Gaza Sunday; Israel's UN envoy says Israel will use all necessary means to prevent ships from violating the naval blockade on Gaza. Poll: Globe backs Iran strike YNet News - WASHINGTON – United global front against Iran? The residents of several Arab countries, headed by Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, support tough sanctions against Iran as well ....... Poll: Half of Israeli Jews support international pressure for peace Palestine Note 17 Jun 2010 - Washington – Results from a new poll conducted by Jewish advocacy organization B’nai B’rith show widely dispersed - and some say unexpected - opinions key to Israeli Jews, including foreign pressure for peace talks, American Jewry... B'tselem: Gaza, 95% of factories are closed, 93% of water is polluted Uruknet June 14, 2010 - Most of Gaza's factories have closed and its water is polluted as a result of Israel's siege policy, according to a new report being released today by the Israeli Human Rights group – B'tselem. The siege policy has "led to economic collapse in Gaza," B'tselem noted in a 44-page report (PDF) that looked at Gaza,... Iran marks poll anniversary AlJazeera 12 Jun 2010 - Opposition decides against new protests a year after Ahmadinejad's disputed re-election. Special Refugee Survey Quarterly issue focuses on UNRWA Relief Web 10 Jun 2010 - Source: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Most Israelis back government in wake of boat raid - poll Daily Star 11 Jun 2010 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Most Israelis back their rightwing government in the wake of the botched May 31 assault on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that sparked international outrage, a poll said Friday.The survey found that 57 percent of... Palestinian local polls postponed AlJazeera 10 Jun 2010 - Palestinian prime minister announces indefinite delay for July 17 ballot. Poll: 78 pct of Israelis view Turkey as enemy Daily Star 10 Jun 2010 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Some 78 percent of Jewish Israelis now view Turkey, once Israel's only Muslim ally in the Middle East, as an enemy nation, according to a poll published on Thursday.The sharp switch in public attitude... Poll: 49% of Americans blame pro-Palestinian activists for flotilla deaths Ha'aretz - Ramussen poll: Only 19% of Americans believe Israel is to blame for clash aboard Gaza-bound aid ship Mavi Marmara last week. Poll: Half of Americans blame activists Jeruslalem Post 8 Jun 2010 - Rasmussen Reports survey shows more of US public sides with Israel. Poll: 49% of Americans blame pro-Palestinian activists for flotilla deaths Ha'aretz 8 Jun 2010 - Ramussen poll: Only 19% of Americans believe Israel is to blame for clash aboard Gaza-bound aid ship Mavi Marmara last week. Amnesty says Iran still holding hundreds from poll protests Daily Star 8 Jun 2010 LONDON: Human-rights group Amnesty International called on Iran Wednesday to release or try with genuinely criminal charges hundreds of detainees still being held one year after a disputed presidential election sparked a wave of mass protests.The... Khamenei raps opposition before anniversary of polls Daily Star 4 Jun 2010 TEHRAN: Iran's top authority accused the pro-reform opposition on Friday of betraying the legacy of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, as hundreds of thousands rallied to mark the 21st anniversary of the revolutionary leader's death. Addressing the same... Ma’an ranks top in online media, poll finds 6/2/2010 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - A poll conducted by Ma'an News Network in cooperation with Birzeit University found the network's online news remained the top choice for Palestinians for the fifth year running. The Survey Analysis on Media and Good Governance, released in English on Wednesday, asked 1,362 respondents from the West Bank and Gaza a wide range.... Egypt goes to polls, opposition says supporters blocked Daily Star 1 Jun 2010 CAIRO: Many Egyptians were blocked by security forces and ruling party backers from voting in an election on Tuesday, particularly where the opposition Muslim Brotherhood was running, rights groups and the opposition said. The vote for... Survey: Facebook beats out newspapers among Arabs Palestine Note 25 May 2010 - Washington - A survey by Dubai-based Spot On Public Relations has found there are roughly a million more Facebook users than newspapers readers in the Arab world. Facebook has more than 15 million users in the... South Lebanon goes to the polls The National 23 May 2010 - South Lebanon went to the polls with Hizbollah-backed candidates running uncontested in mainly Shiite areas. Activists caution against Egypt poll abuse Daily Star 13 May 2010 CAIRO: Egyptian human rights groups on Thursday protested over the renewal of a decades-old emergency law, fearing it could be used to influence the outcome of elections in Egypt over the next two years. The Egyptian... Poll: Obama to blame for US-Israel crisis YNet News - Despite the ongoing tension between Washington and Jerusalem, a clear majority – 61% – of the overall Israeli public defines the relations between the two countries as ....... Poll: 60% of Palestinians favor indirect talks 5/7/2010 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - The Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) released the findings of its most recent poll on Wednesday, which revealed surprising results, including that 60% of Palestinians support the current effort at peace talks. The poll, carried out between 15-28 April, asked a random sample of 1,153 respondents.... Poll shows Hamas support slipping Palestine Note 7 May 2010 - Washington - Support for Hamas has declined in the West Bank and Gaza, but Palestinians' confidence in both top parties is waning, an opinion poll released this week shows. A child sports a Hamas al-Qassam Martyrs'... Britain goes to the polls for closest elections since 1992 Ha'aretz - Six latest newspaper polls put the Conservatives between six and nine percentage points ahead of Labour, making them the largest party, but denying them outright control. Britain goes to the polls for closest elections since 1992 Ha'aretz 6 May 2010 - Six latest newspaper polls put the Conservatives between six and nine percentage points ahead of Labour, making them the largest party, but denying them outright control. 21st century Israel more educated, tech savvy, survey says Ha'aretz - As of 2008, 22.9% of Israelis earned a college degree, a rise from 14.3% in 1995. Poll: More than half of Jewish Israelis support gagging human rights groups Ha'aretz 27 Apr 2010 - More than half of Jewish Israelis think human rights organizations that expose immoral behavior by Israel should not be allowed to operate freely, and think there is too much freedom of expression here, a recent survey found. ... Photostory: 'Occupied' Pollution Palestine Monitor 4/22/2010 There are 121 settlements in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem. In many of these, violence against the local Palestinian population is common. In a number, however, it is pollution that is a major problem. Waste-water pollution from settlements destroys crops and trees, pollutes ground and drinking water supplies, and damages land and harms wildlife and the communities dependent on it. Palestine Monitor examines 3 cases. Elqana - Just north of Route 5, near Qalqiliya in the northern West Bank, downhill from the Israeli settlement of Elqana, a pipe pumps foul-smelling domestic waste-water from the settlement into a Palestinian valley. The land is owned by farmers from the nearby town of Az Zawiya. The waste water also flows into a river that acts as a water source for the town. Uphill, two large tanks denote the water clarification plant whose construction is ongoing. The plant’s construction, a venture by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Company of Economy of the Local Administration, should halt the sewage flow. But there is a twist: the sewage plant is being built illegally, not merely under the international law that is roundly ignored in the West Bank, but under Israeli law. It was constructed on two dunams of expropriated land. Sign in Elqana detailing construction works on water clarification plant. Translation: “The local council of Elqana is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Company of Economy of the Local Administration operate upgrading and widening of the sewage plant of Elqana. The construction of the sewage plant is done for the benefit of residents.” The Land Project of Israeli NGO Yesh Din specialises in serving petitions against constructions in the West Bank that are illegal under Israeli law. In a similar situation over a year ago involving the settlement of Ofra, near Silwad, the project served a petition to the Israeli courts to halt construction of a water treatment plant. The plant was built without permits on illegally expropriated Palestinian land at a cost of 8 or 9 million NIS. more.. e-mail "Occupied" Pollution Uruknet April 23, 2010 - There are 121 settlements in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem. In many of these, violence against the local Palestinian population is common. In a number, however, it is pollution that is a major problem. Waste-water pollution from settlements destroys crops and trees, pollutes ground and drinking water supplies, and damages land and harms wildlife and... Abbas: No PA 'temporary border' state Jeruslalem Post 25 Apr 2010 - Mitchell expected to leave Israel without launching proximity talks. Poll Shows Waning Palestinian Support for Two States The Media Line 21 Apr 2010 - Support among Palestinians for a bi-national state is on the rise, poll suggests. There has been a steady increase in the number of Palestinians who are open to the idea of a bi-national state rather than... 2010: Palestinian Prisoners Day Palestine Monitor - There are currently more than 7.000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Hundreds are being held in administrative detention. 17th of April was the Palestinian Prisoners Day. Hundreds of Palestinians took part to the rallies organised across the West Bank and Gaza. Palestine Monitor's photographer, FLV, takes... "Occupied" Pollution Palestine Monitor: 22 Apr 2010 - There are 121 settlements in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem. In many of these, violence against the local Palestinian population is common. In a number, however, it is pollution that is a major problem. Waste-water pollution from settlements destroys crops and trees, pollutes ground and drinking water supplies, and damages land and harms wildlife and the communities dependent on it. Palestine Monitor examines 3 cases. Elqana Just north of Route 5, near Qalqiliya in the northern West Bank, downhill from the Israeli settlement of Elqana, a pipe pumps foul-smelling domestic waste-water from the settlement into a Palestinian valley. The land is owned by farmers from the nearby town of Az Zawiya. The waste water also flows into a river that acts as a water source for the town. Uphill, two large tanks denote the water clarification plant whose construction is ongoing. The plant's construction, a venture by the Ministry... Poll: One-state solution gains ground 4/21/2010 - Bethlehem - Ma'an -Support for a one-state solution is the highest it has ever been, a new poll by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre released on Wednesday indicated. The poll covered support for the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and the Hamas-led government in Gaza, as well as gauging trust in Palestinian politicians. It has a margin of error of three percentage points, the JMCC said. Nearly 34 percent of respondents favored a binational state in all of historic Palestine over the two-state solution, which only 43. 9 percent supported, the JMCC poll found. The decline in support for the two-state solution has persisted since shortly after the start of the Palestinian uprising in September 2000, however, those who favored a binational state were only 20. 6 percent in June 2009. In 2001, 18. 3 percent of respondents favored a binational state, according to JMCC polls. Poll shows one-state solution gaining popularity Palestine Note 21 Apr 2010 - A poll but in the field by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Center shows support for a one-station solution or bi-national solution is gaining ground, Ma'an News Agency reports. JMCC polled residents in the West Bank... Poll: Rise in popularity of the President WAFA 21 Apr 2010 - JERUSALEM, April 21, 2010 (WAFA)- The results of the public opinion poll conducted by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre show that there is a rise in the level of satisfaction in how Palestinians losing faith in Obama administration, poll finds Ha'aretz 21 Apr 2010 - Public opinion poll: 30% of Palestinians believe armed struggle is the best way to end occupation. World poll: Only 19% see Israel in positive light YNet News 20 Apr 2010 - Survey conducted in 28 countries on 29,000 respondents reveals that only Iran, Pakistan, North Korea have more negative perception than Israel. Most 'loved' country is Germany. 'Obama effect' has resulted in improvement in relations towards US for first time since 2005 Poll: Most U.S. Jews approve of Obama's approach to Israel Ha'aretz 13 Apr 2010 - Annual survey shows 73% characterize U.S.-Israel relations as 'positive' or 'very positive.' Political parties forge alliances as deadline passes for candidacy in municipal polls Daily Star 6 Apr 2010 BEIRUT: Political alliances in the upcoming municipal polls were being mapped out over the past few days as the Interior Ministry announced Tuesday April 4, 2010, as a deadline for presenting candidacies for the Mount Lebanon district. Following Monday's announcement of an agreement between Hizbullah and the Amal Movement, the New poll on American attitudes toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Palestine Note 27 Mar 2010 - A new poll out this week shows that while Israelis retain strong US public support, Americans are deeply concerned that the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict puts US interests at risk across the Middle East and the public,... Post poll: Obama still in single digits Jeruslalem Post 25 Mar 2010 - 9% of local Jews say US administration pro-Israel; 48% call it pro- Palestinian. OPT: Food Security and Nutrition Survey For Herding Communities In Area C, Joint UNRWA – UNICEF – WFP Household Survey Relief Web 25 Mar 2010 - Source: UN Children's Fund, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, World Food Programme Gaza water authorities: 90 percent of water is polluted Uruknet March 23, 2010 -- Director of the water authority in the coastal areas Mundher Shiblak warned Monday that the percentage of water pollution in the Gaza Strip reached to 90 percent, pointing out that the crisis is worsening due to the lack of desalination and wastewater treatment plants. This came in a meeting held on the occasion of the world... Gaza water authorities: 90 percent of water is polluted PIC 23 Mar 2010 - Director of the water authority in the coastal areas Mundher Shiblak warned that the percentage of water pollution in the Gaza Strip reached to 90 percent, pointing out that the crisis is worsening. Poll: 46% of high-schoolers don’t want equality for Arabs 3/11/2010 - YNetNews - March 11 - Some 81% of religious students said they would refuse to evacuate settlements, versus 36% of secular counterparts. Every second student is opposed to granting right to vote to Arabs, and 32% don't want Arab friends - Racism and refusal to evacuate alongside support for a democratic system of government – these are the jumbled sentiment of Israel's high school students, according to a recent poll. They support a democratic form of government, but more than half of them believe that Arabs should not be allowed to vote in Knesset elections. One out of every six students would not want to study in the same class with an Ethiopian or an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, and 21% of them think that "Death to Arabs" is a legitimate expression. Nearly every second student would refuse orders to evacuate settlements. Related: Report: Current Knesset most racist of all time Poll: Labor will lose big in next Israeli election Palestine Note 20 Mar 2010 - Yedioth Ahronoth reports on a new political poll this morning and concludes that the Likud party in Israel is losing support. But the poll numbers don't quite support that conclusion. The survey asked voters who they... Abbas: Quartet Statement very Important WAFA 19 Mar 2010 - AMMAN, March 19, 2010 (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas described Friday the Quartet statement that urged the government of Israel to freeze all settlement activity, including natural growth, dismantle Holding back a settlement | Stephen Pollard The Guardian 19 Mar 2010 - Palestinian demands to halt construction in East Jerusalem are a ruse to end negotiations, and delegitimise Israel It's easy to look at the past week's events in Israel and paint Binyamin Netanyahu as the guilty party.... Poll: Nearly half of U.S. voters support total settlement freeze Ha'aretz 18 Mar 2010 - Survey shows 75% of American voters agree Palestinians should acknowledge Israel's right to exist. Poll: 46% of Israeli high-schoolers don't want equality for Arabs Uruknet March 11, 2010 - Racism and refusal to evacuate alongside support for a democratic system of government – these are the jumbled sentiment of Israel's high school students, according to a recent poll. They support a democratic form of government, but more than half of them believe that Arabs should not be allowed to vote in Knesset elections. One out... Poll: Half of Israeli high schoolers oppose equal rights for Arabs Uruknet March 11, 2010 - Nearly half of Israel's high school students do not believe that Israeli-Arabs are entitled to the same rights as Jews in Israel, according to the results of a new survey released yesterday. The same poll revealed that more than half the students would deny Arabs the right to be elected to the Knesset. The survey, which... MKs to Biden: Show kindness and mercy for Jonathan Pollard Ha'aretz 10 Mar 2010 - A group of Knesset faction chairs request clemency for convicted spy in letter to visiting U.S. VP. Israel launches monthly pollen forecasts to help allay allergies Ha'aretz 8 Mar 2010 - Starting this month, Israelis will have monthly pollen forecasts to help them plan precautionary measures for allergies and survive the pollen season with minimal discomfort. ... Jewish Polling: American Support of Israel at Near-Record High WAFA 7 Mar 2010 - HOUSTON,TEXAS , March 7, 2010 (WAFA)- At a time when propaganda campaigns to boycott Israel , divestment and sanctions against Israel, reliable polling data suggests that nearly two-thirds of Anti-Islamist leader scores major win in Dutch polls Ha'aretz 4 Mar 2010 - Wilders, who compares Islam to fascism, the Koran to Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf,' could be next Dutch PM. Suicide blasts kill 33 ahead of Iraq polls Daily Star 4 Mar 2010 BAQUBA, Iraq: Three suicide attacks, including one by a bomber who rode in an ambulance to hospital before blowing himself up, killed 33 people in central Iraq on Wednesday, just days before nationwide elections. The blasts in Baquba, the deadliest to hit the country in nearly a month, also wounded 55 people and spurred security forces to clamp an immediate curfew Bomb plant seepage creating Israel's worst-ever water pollution Ha'aretz 23 Feb 2010 - Rocket fuel and remains of explosives that seeped into the aquifer from the Israel Military Industries Ramat Hasharon plant are continuing to spread, according to data presented yesterday for the first time by the Water Authority and obtained by Haaretz. ... 2008-2009 Survey of Palestinian Refugees and IDPs 2/17/2010 - Badil - This Survey endeavors to address the lack of information or misinformation about Palestinian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to counter political arguments that suggest that this issue can be resolved outside the realm of international law and practice applicable to all other refugee and displaced populations. Chapter One outlines the history of Palestinian forced displacement from the British Mandate to the present, while identifying the ‘triggers’ of contemporary forced displacement on both sides of the ‘Green line’ in historical Palestine, as well as in exile; Chapter Two provides statistical information on the scope of displacement, and the distribution and characteristics of the refugee and IDP population; Chapters Three and Four clarifies the framework governing protection and assistance of Palestinian refugees and IDPs; Chapter Five sets out the basic. . . . US ambassador accuses Iran of role in Iraq poll ban Daily Star 18 Feb 2010 WASHINGTON: Reiterating accusations of Iranian interference in Iraq's internal affairs, the US ambassador to Iraq said Wednesday that he was in "100 percent agreement" with remarks by the top US commander in Iraq regarding Iran's involvement in a highly controversial decision that eventually barred over 140 candidates from running in Iraq's parliamentary elections next month. Israeli poll: 75 percent favour deporting fellow citizens; Netanyahu favours birth control Uruknet February 14, 2010 - A survey conducted by the Israeli Knesset channel shows that 75 percent of Israeli Jews are in favour of deporting Israeli-Arab citizens to a future Palestinian state as part of any deal between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. Almost seven hundred people representing a sample of the Jewish public in Israel were asked if... Poll: 15% of Israeli senior citizens are on Facebook Ha'aretz 15 Feb 2010 - The stereotype of seniors sitting at home and doing little more than channel surfing may be quite off the mark, at least the channel part: 55 percent of the elderly in Israel report using a computer, and 15 percent even use Facebook. ... Survey: Modern Israelis clinging to traditional family structures Ha'aretz 11 Feb 2010 - The average Israeli is generally pleased with his life, his standard of living is up, his family relationships are happy and he has a mobile phone and internet services, according to Central Bureau of Statistics data released ahead of family day next week. ... Brotherhood arrests are tactic in Egypt poll' The National 9 Feb 2010 - More raids on the Muslim Brotherhood are expected after 15 members of the opposition party are detained in run-up to elections. Environmental protection chief: State is Israel's biggest polluter Ha'aretz 9 Feb 2010 - Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud), who is just completing his first year in the post, presented plans Tuesday for one of his most important goals: Improving the ministry's ability to enforce the law. ... Poll result shows that "the majority of Palestinians oppose the resumption of negotiations without the pre-conditions" Uruknet February 8, 2010 - An independent Palestinian news agency says that the majority of Palestinians are opposed to any resumption of negotiations with the Israelis without pre-conditions. According to a poll conducted by Sama on its website, 836 out of 1356 participants, 62%, said they oppose the resumption of indirect negotiations, as is now proposed, without any pre-conditions set by... Poll: Most Palestinians want Abbas to stay in office until next elections 3 Feb 2010 - Gaza, February 3, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) -- A clear majority of Palestinians want Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to stay in office until the next presidential elections, a poll indicates. A poll released Tuesday by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion indicated 57.6 percent of respondents want Abbas to stay in office. The president, whose term expired last year, has... Iran plans poll protest executions AlJazeera 2 Feb 2010 - Official says nine demonstrators to be hanged "soon" over post-election unrest. Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008 – 2009 Uruknet January 28, 2010 - BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights is proud to announce the release of its biennial Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008-2009. More than 61 years since the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe) and 42 years after Israel's belligerent occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the issue of forced displacement of... Iran executes two over poll unrest AlJazeera 28 Jan 2010 - Pair hanged for being "enemies of God" and plotting to overthrow government. Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008 – 2009 Alternative Information Center 28 Jan 2010 - BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights is proud to announce the release of its biennial Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008-2009. More than 61 years since the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe)... Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008 – 2009 Alternative Information Center - 28 Jan 2010 - BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights is proud to announce the release of its biennial Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008-2009. More than 61 years since the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe) and 42 years after Israel's belligerent occupation of the West... Iran executes two over poll unrest Uruknet January 28, 2010 - Iran has hanged two men over widespread protests that followed the country's disputed presidential election in June last year, an Iranian news agency has said. "Mohammad Reza Ali Zamani and Arash Rahmani Pour whose cases were confirmed by a Tehran appeals court were hanged on Thursday morning," the ISNA news agency said. The executions were the... Iran executes two over poll unrest AlJazeera 28 Jan 2010 - Pair hanged for being "enemies of God" and plotting to overthrow government. BADIL Survey of Palestinian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons 2008 – 2009 Relief Web 25 Jan 2010 - Source: BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights Biden in Iraq to defuse row over barred poll candidates Daily Star 24 Jan 2010 BAGHDAD: US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on Friday on a mission aimed at defusing a political crisis after hundreds of candidates allegedly linked to Saddam Hussein were barred from March elections. The visit by Biden was not announced in advance for security reasons, but it comes amid the festering row on election candidates which has alarmed the White House and UN just weeks from polling day. Poll shows Israelis ready to pay 'any price' for Shalit Ha'aretz 22 Dec 2009 - A majority of Israelis believe "any price" must be paid to restore prisoners in enemy hands to their families. ... Survey finds Abbas would win election The National 19 Dec 2009 - Surge in popularity of president of the Palestinian Authority is matched by increased support for Fatah over Hamas, opinion poll shows. PCBS energy survey shows less solar, electric usage, more gas 12/16/2009 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - Palestinians are using less electricity, more gas, and a decreasing number are using solar panels, a household energy and environmental survey by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics found. The results of the survey, released Wednesday, found 0. 6% fewer families were using solar panels, mostly for heating water. The number was down from the July 2008 number of 68. 2%. Overall electricity use was down, however, dropping from 271 KWh in July 2008 to 247 KWh during the reporting period. The drop in electricity usage was mirrored by a corresponding rise in gas and petroleum consumption, however, with the average household consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (domestic, cooking gas) rose from 14kgs in 2009, to 16kgs in 2009. The survey, conducted on homes throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip, was carried out between 23 August and 1 October 2009. River pollution hits Nile fishermen in Egypt Daily Star 16 Dec 2009 "It's becoming so hard these days. I only managed to get a few fish yesterday," said Galal Saed, 35, casting his net into the Nile near the town of Hawamdia, 25 kilometers south of Cairo. Saed said he usually catches 2 kilograms of fish a day which allows him to earn the equivalent of about $165 a month, but over the past few months he has had an additional headache: Al Mezan Issues a Report on the Environmental Pollution and Sanitation Problems in Khan Younis 12/15/2009 - Al Mezan Center for Human Rights - On Tuesday 15 December 2009, Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights published a report on 'Environment Pollution and Sanitation Problems in Khan Younis'. The report presents the serious water, health and environmental problems faced by the quarter million people living in Khan Younis town due to the exacerbating sanitation situation. The report calls for urgent actions to deal with these problems, which affect a wide array of human rights in Khan Younis, and threaten water and health in the entire southern Gaza Strip. The report presents a background on the sanitation problems in Khan Younis. It examines the role played by the Israeli occupation in the problem, which is one of the outcomes of neglecting of the basic needs of the Gaza Strip towns during the 38 years of direct Israeli administration of the Strip between 1967 and 1994. EGYPT: River pollution hits Nile fishermen IRIN CAIRO Sunday, December 13, 2009 (IRIN) - “It’s becoming so hard these days. I only managed to get a few fish yesterday,” said Galal Saed, 35, casting his net into the Nile near the village of Hawamdia, 25km south of Cairo. ElBaradei mulls Egypt presidency if poll 'democratic' Daily Star 4 Dec 2009 Former UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said he would consider running for Egypt's presidency but only if the election process were democratic, in a statement published on Friday. ElBaradei, who ended his 12-year stint as the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Friday last week, said he had been closely following calls for him to stand, the independent daily Al-Dustur reported. Pollard enraged by Schalit deal, urges PM to kill Hamas prisoners Jeruslalem Post 1 Dec 2009 - Jailed Israeli spy explains that while he wants kidnapped soldier home, the thought of Israel releasing terrorists "boils him with anger." Report: US officials survey settlements 11/26/2009 - Bethlehem - Ma'an - US officials, some of them aides to special envoy George Mitchell, have been visiting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank as a part of an investigation, the Israeli daily Ma'ariv reported on Wednesday. In the first such visit on Monday, officials from the US consulate in Jerusalem and Mitchell's team visited the settlement of Efrat, southwest of Bethlehem, the newspaper said. The officials were reportedly comparing the boundaries and number of buildings in the settlement with earlier maps to see whether settlements are expanding. The officials met with head of the Efrat Regional Council, Oded Ravivi, and other settler leaders. Mitchell has been at the forefront of Obama's unsuccessful effort to convince Israel to stop expanding settlements as a step toward resuming peace negotiations. President Mahmoud Abbas has said he will refuse to resume talks unless Israel complies with its prior obligations to halt construction. Security measures mar student polls The National 25 Nov 2009 - While regulations governing undergraduate elections in Egypt have been eased, recent ballots have revealed a lack of freedom, one observer says. Obama mourns Washington Wizards owner and AIPAC leader Abe Pollin Ha'aretz 25 Nov 2009 - U.S. President Barak Obama on Wednesday spoke of his sadness at the death of Abe Pollin, the Washington Wizards owner and leader of the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, who died Tuesday at 85. ... Survey: 90% of Ethiopian Israelis resist interracial marriage Ha'aretz 16 Nov 2009 - Intermarriage between between Jews from different ethnic backgrounds has increased steadily over the past several decades, and people say that this is solving the socioeconomic gaps that existed between Ashkenazim and Sephardim in Israeli society. ... OPT: Socio-economic and food security (SEFSec) survey report 2 - Gaza Strip, Nov 2009 Relief Web 16 Nov 2009 - Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No (31) Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research - PSR, MIFTAH 3/10/2009 The popularity of Abbas and Fayyad declines sharply while the popularity of Haniyeh and Hamas increases significantly; but Fateh can still defeat Hamas and the overwhelming majority believes Palestinians after the war on Gaza are worse off than before the war 5-7 March 2009 These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 5 and 7 March 2009. The poll was conducted several weeks after the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. The poll period witnessed return of Palestinian factions to reconciliation talks sponsored by Egypt. Total size of the sample is 1270 adults interviewed face to face in 127 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is 3%. This press release covers domestic Palestinian issues; issues related to the peace process and Israeli-Palestinian relations will be covered in a separate joint Palestinian-Israeli press release. more.. e-mail
European Parliament delegation surveys damage in Gaza Palestine News Network 3/1/2009 PNN - Jill Evans represents the whole of Wales in the European Parliament and was among a five-member delegation sent to report back on the humanitarian situation in Gaza following the 22 days of Israeli bombing. "As the new year dawned, like thousands of others, I watched in horror as Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza," she told the EP this week. Wales / Jill Evans - Having visited Palestine several times, I knew what death and destruction would be caused in this densely populated area (the size of Wrexham) where a million and a half people live. I had seen at first hand the grinding poverty caused by the Israeli occupation and the two year siege of Gaza. People who were already living in desperate conditions were now under attack with no way to escape and nowhere to hide. Now I was going to see Gaza after twenty two days of bombing. more.. e-mail
Survey: Most Jewish Israelis do not want more churches in Jerusalem Nadav Shragai, Ha’aretz 2/21/2009 The vast majority of Israeli Jews does not have negative feelings toward Christians living in Israel, but nearly the same proportion believes the state should not allow land to be used for constructing new churches in Jerusalem, according to a study published Thursday. The survey, carried out by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies and the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations, 74 percent of respondents do not see Christians as "missionaries," and 76 percent are not bothered by encountering a Christian wearing a cross. Furthermore, 41 percent believe Christianity is the closest religion to Judaism, with Islam coming second at 32 percent. However, the study suggested that most Israeli Jews are considerably less tolerant when Jerusalem is concerned. Only 50 percent of the sample agreed that Jerusalem was central to the Christian faith, and 75 percent believe the state should not allow Christian organizations to purchase land to construct new churches in the city. more.. e-mail
Advantage Netanyahu After Uncertain Poll Analysis by Jerrold Kessel and Pierre Klochendler, Inter Press Service 2/11/2009 JERUSALEM, Feb 11(IPS) - Israeli voters went into their polling booths Tuesday uncertain about the government they wanted to lead them over the next four years, only to emerge from their vote even more uncertain about their country’s future. They delivered a surprise by narrowly preferring foreign minister Tzipi Livni over the right-wing former prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The depth of the surprise was not, however, sufficient to give Livni’s centre-right Kadima party victory. Instead, though finishing behind his rival, Netanyahu will almost certainly be Israel’s next prime minister. This, because of the overall serious shift of voters to the right that gives his Likud party, together with its allies, a narrow, but probably workable majority in the 120-seat Knesset. "Let’s not lose sight of the fact that we on the right have increased our overall strength by 10-12 percent. " more.. e-mail
UNDP survey: 600,000 tons of hazardous rubble need to be removed in Gaza Palestinian Information Center 2/11/2009 AMMAN, (PIC)-- An initial survey conducted by the UNDP estimated that more than 14,000 homes, 68 government buildings and 31 non-governmental facilities in the Gaza Strip had been totally or partially damaged. As a result, the survey found that 600,000 tons of hazardous rubble must be removed. "This is a top priority," said Jens Toyberg-Frandzen, the UNDP special representative in the occupied Palestinian lands. "The rubble is mixed with poisonous harmful materials and may include unexploded ordnance. It needs to be urgently removed to protect the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and to facilitate immediate access to basic humanitarian and social services. " Rubble removal was included in the UN recovery plan issued on Monday, according to which, the UNDP appealed for $26,750,000 in order to be able only to clear rubble, demolish and clean up sites of damaged buildings, and identify and remove unexploded ordnance throughout Gaza. more.. e-mail
Ehud Barak’s day / Not a leader, a pal at the poll Jonathan Lis, Ha’aretz 2/11/2009 Ehud Barak’s campaign posters declared "He’s not a pal. He’s a leader. "But yesterday, the Labor Party chairman belied the slogan: He shook hands with voters at Tel Aviv polling stations, hugged party activists and even picked up several bewildered babies. The party’s Tel Aviv headquarters resembled a buzzing beehive yesterday. Dozens of young volunteers were on the phone urging potential voters to go to the polls. "We will make 100,000 phone calls from here today," Welfare Minister Isaac Herzog told the visiting Barak. In an adjacent room, Herzog showed Barak the list of problems that had already been reported by Labor observers at polling stations nationwide, including suspected vote-buying in Dimona, Carmiel and Nahariya. "Ehud, I want you to know the response has been amazing," Herzog said. more.. e-mail
Disenchantment with Iraqi politics mars poll Middle East Online 2/11/2009 BAGHDAD - Iraqis who shunned the country’s first election in over three years said they were disillusioned with politics and felt their votes would not make a difference. Fewer people voted in last week’s provincial elections than in any other election since the US-led invasion. Turnout was higher when Iraqi voters faced daily car bombs and sectarian killings. Last week’s record low turnout took place despite improvements in security and a combined effort by the electoral commission, candidates and the media to encourage voters. Many Iraqis informally polled by IWPR in Baghdad, Basra, Anbar and Karbala said they were hesitant about casting ballots in future polls, indicating a deep-seated mistrust of Iraqi politics. Ahead of the election, polls and officials predicted voter turnout ranging between 70 and 80 per cent. more.. e-mail
Police to block Marzel from Umm al-Fahm for poll Tomer Zarchin and Shahar Ilan, Ha’aretz 2/8/2009 Senior police officials said they would prevent exterme-right wing activist Baruch Marzel from entering the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm on election day. Police said they do so although the chairman of the Central Election Committee, Justice Eliezer Rivlin, rejected a request Friday by Attorney General Menachem Mazuz to excludeMarzel from serving at the polling station staff in the town. Rivlin, who is vice president of the High Court of Justice, also told Mazuz it was his job to remind the authorities of their responsibility to maintain order, keep the peace and ensure smooth elections. A letter in Mazuz’s name, written to Rivlin by assistant district attorney Gilad Shickman, stated that the police and the Shin Bet security service predict a "near certain" disturbance of public order and the proper election process if Marzel is allowed to serve on the committee. . . more.. e-mail
Poll # 167: (72.0 %) Evaluated their Economic Situation as ’Bad’ PCPO, MIFTAH 2/5/2009 Poll No. 167 Date: 04. Feb. 2009The most recent poll prepared by Dr. Nabil Kukali revealed that:(72. 0 %) evaluated their economic situation as ’bad’. (34. 1 %)believe that Hamas has won the Gaza war. (54. 4 %)hold Israel responsible for the war that recently flamed in Gaza. (43. 5 %)believe that Hamas’ power has increased after the Gaza war. (40. 6 %)are in favor of Fateh, (31. 4 %) of Hamas. (61. 2 %)oppose the deployment of multinational (UN) forces in Gaza Strip. (46. 0 %)propose for the present the formation of a national unity government. (57. 8 %)were in favor of the participation of Khaled Misha’l and some factions’ heads in the Doha’s Summit Conference. (51. 3 %)of the Palestinians are of the opinion that Hamas is navigating the country towards the wrong direction, (46 %) believe Fateh is doing that. Beit Sahour – The Information Bureau:In the most recent poll prepared by Dr. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009 / Poll reveals: The game is not over yet Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 2/4/2009 Less than a week ahead of the February 10 elections, Kadima has dramatically narrowed the gap between itself and chief rival Likud, a recent poll suggests. The poll, conducted by the Maagar Mohot Survey Institute and made public on Channel 2 Wednesday, reveals that Kadima is now only 3 Knesset seats away from Likud’s 26 seats. It appears that since the last Channel 2 poll, Likud has lost 6 seats. The poll predicts Labor Party, headed by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, will win 13 seats, while MK Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu is expected to win 19 seats. The poll was conducted among 1,894 participants over the course of the last three days. The current poll also takes into account two thirds of the undecided votes, which may account for the dramatic number changes since the last poll. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009 / New Movement-Meretz poll shows it losing undecided women’s votes to Livni Roni Singer-Heruti, Ha’aretz 2/5/2009 Recent polls for internal use by the New Movement-Meretz show that approximately eight Knesset seats worth of voters who define themselves as leftist are considering voting for Kadima, or more precisely, for Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni. The polls also show that most of the undecided are women - their choice could represent five Knesset seats. These women want Livni because they see her as a figure who is "fresh, clean and a woman," says Dr. Dan Miodownik of the Hebrew University’s Department of Political Science. Miodownik is coordinator of the strategic team of the New Movement-Meretz, and conducts the polls for the party. The finding is contrary to what had previously been believed - that the party’s potential voters would find themselves deciding between it and Labor. more.. e-mail
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No 37 Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, MIFTAH 2/4/2009 Background - By the end of the truce period that was announced between Israel and Hamas through Egyptian mediation, Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip that targeted animate and inanimate objects bequeathing huge destruction the results of which will continue for years to come. No sooner had the aggression against Gaza ceased, than the talk about rebuilding Gaza began; the rebuilding of Gaza became another point of controversy added to the letters of Palestinian internal split. The Palestinian split did not end with the destruction of Gaza despite talks about a Palestinian-Palestinian debate; split is susceptible to be intensified as the declarations made by some Palestinian officials indicate. The Palestinian question, thus, is totally driven into the maze of Arab and regional differences and the Palestinian decision making process is no longer purely and genuinely Palestinian. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009 / Far-right National Union: We’ll station poll observers in Arab towns Nadav Shragai Yoav Stern and Shahar Ilan, Ha’aretz 2/3/2009 The National Union announced Monday that placing far-rightist Baruch Marzel as a ballot box supervisor in the Arab town of Umm al-Fahm was only the first step, and that the faction plans to deploy a number of monitors in voting stations throughout Arab towns and villages. Arab leaders have warned that the presence of Marzel and other rightist activists would trigger a response. "We in the National Union plan to be at many voting stations in the Arab sector and to prevent the large-scale forgery that the state has ignored for many years," the party said on Monday. One of Marzel’s allies, Dr. Michael Ben Ari, is fourth on the National Union slate of candidates. By law, every party is permitted to field 40 representatives at voting stations around the country. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009 / Channel 1 poll gives Hadash four seats Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 2/3/2009 The Arab-Jewish Hadash party is predicted to win four seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections, the same number as leftist rival Meretz, according to a Channel 1 opinion poll released Monday. Hadash officials celebrated the poll as proof that the party is strengthening "at the expense of the old left", and claim that this increase in support is particularly noteworthy considering the fact that, "unlike other parties, Hadash does most of its campaigning is done on the street and on the Internet by activists and supporters, as opposed to billboards and intrusive banners. "Party members say that their viral Internet campaign ’Left vs. New Left,’ registered over 7,000 hits within its first 20 hours. Hadash members also say that they identify an increase in support within the Arab sector. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009 / Poll gives right-wing bloc 12 seat advantage over left Haaretz Staff, Ha’aretz 2/1/2009 The latest Haaretz-Dialog poll predicts the right-wing bloc will win 65 seats in the upcoming Knesset elections, a 12-seat advantage over the center-left, which is expected to capture just 53 of the 120 parliamentary places up for grabs. The right-wing bloc: Likud (headed by Benjamin Netanyahu): 28 seats / Yisrael Beiteinu ("Israel is our home" - a far-right pro-transfer party headed by Avigdor Lieberman): 15 seats / Shas (Sephardi ultra-Orthodox party headed by Eli Yishai): 10 seats / National Union-Habayit Hayehudi (coalition between two right-wing parties, the long-standing National Union and fledgling Habayit Hayehudi [the Jewish home]): 7 seats / The left-wing bloc [sic]: Kadima (centrist party established by Ariel Sharon and now and headed by Tzipi Livni): 25 seats. / Labor (headed by Ehud Barak and formerly Israel’s dominant party): 14 seats / New Movemment-Meretz. (latest incarnation of the left-wing Meretz): 5 seats. / Hadash. . . more.. e-mail
Netanyahu retains poll lead after Gaza campaign The Guardian 1/31/2009 The leader of Israel’s Likud party, Binyamin Netanyahu, has maintained a lead in advance of the country’s 10 February election that is several points clear of his main rivals, both of whom have been directly involved in the Gaza campaign. A poll published in the Maariv daily yesterday gave Netanyahu 28 seats in Israel’s 120-seat parliament, five more than his closest rival Tzipi Livni, the foreign minister and leader of the centrist Kadima party. Ehud Barak, the Labour defence minister, trails in third. Netanyahu opposes a substantial withdrawal from the West Bank and has said he would not prevent the natural expansion of settlements. Barack Obama’s Middle East envoy, George Mitchell, has criticised settlements in the past. Yesterday, Mitchell gave a sober assessment of the obstacles to peace. more.. e-mail
Iraq poll counting started Al Jazeera 2/1/2009 Counting is under way in Iraq after millions of voters cast ballots for influential regional councils around most of the country. The elections on Saturday were hailed by Barack Obama, the US president, as an important step towards Iraqis taking responsibility for their future. "I congratulate the people of Iraq on holding significant provincial elections today," Obama said in a statement on Saturday. He said the United States was proud to have provided technical assistance to the electorial commission, "which performed professionally under difficult circumstances. " The polls, seen as a test of the security situation in Iraq, closed at 6pm (1500GMT) following an hour’s extension by electoral authorities aimed at giving more Iraqis the opportunity to vote. more.. e-mail
Patriotism survey: 88% proud to be Israeli Ynet, YNetNews 1/29/2009 Survey conduxcted just days after IDF offensive in Gaza concluded indicates rise in patriotism among Jews to level close to that which was recorded prior to 2006 Lebanon war; figures among Arab public indicates growing chasm - National Pride: Some 88% of Israel’s Jews are proud to be Israeli, and 95% of them are willing to fight for their country, according to the patriotism survey, which was conducted just a few days after the IDF’s three-week offensive in Gaza concluded. The figures among the country’s Arab population were significantly lower and indicated a growing chasm between the two sectors. According to the poll, which is conducted annually, the sense of patriotism among Israel’s Jews has clearly increased compared with 2008 and has almost reached the level recorded prior to the Second Lebanon War in 2006. more.. e-mail
Survey: Iraq elections could be ’turning point’ Middle East Online 1/28/2009 BAGHDAD - Elections in Iraq this weekend could prove a "turning point" for the war-torn nation but fears of voting fraud remain a threat to success, an international survey warned Wednesday. The polls -- in 14 of Iraq’s 18 provinces -- are seen as a key test of the country’s fragile security situation and political stability, almost six years since the brutal US-led invasion. "Whereas the January 2005 elections helped put Iraq on the path to all-out civil war, these polls could represent another, far more peaceful turning point," the International Crisis Group said in its report. Early voting started on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s main ballot to try to avoid the security, logistical and electoral fraud problems of the 2005 elections, when all eligible Iraqis had to vote on the same day. About 614,000 police, soldiers, hospital patients and prisoners started casting ballots at 7 am (0400 GMT), with polling centres to close at 5 pm. more.. e-mail
Survey shows Israel’s poor grew even poorer in 2007-2008 Vered Lee, Ha’aretz 1/26/2009 The poor in Israel became poorer in the second half of 2007 and the first half of 2008, although the overall percentage of Israelis living below the poverty line remained largely stable, according to the semi-annual poverty report published by the National Insurance Institute. The report states that 418,000 families were living below the poverty line, representing 1. 63 million people, 777,400 of them children. The percentage of unemployed poor families rose in relation to the previous report for 2007, from 69 percent to 71. 4 percent. However, the percentage of working poor also rose: Families with two or more breadwinners living below the poverty line increased from 21. 3 percent to 23. 6 percent. (These families also became poorer by a rate of 7 to 10 percent. ) The report shows that the overall percentage of Arab citizens living below the poverty line declined from 51. 4 percent in the second half of 2007 to 50. 1 percent in the first half of 2008. more.. e-mail
Israel Begins Pullout; Gazans Survey Debris Jonathan Finer and Craig Whitlock, MIFTAH 1/20/2009 Israeli soldiers flashed the victory sign Sunday as they began withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. Shellshocked Palestinians emerged from shelters and counted their dead. But as a tenuous cease-fire took hold, few people on either side predicted an end to the cycle of violence that has endured for generations. The 22-day war ended without surrender. Neither Israel nor Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls Gaza, made any concessions, except to stop fighting temporarily. " The essence of this is you have two completely separate cease-fires, with no underpinnings in them of agreement or understanding, and no resolution of the original causes of the conflict," said Alistair Crooke, a former British intelligence officer and former European Union adviser on Palestinian issues. "On one level, it’s back to square one, and all of the elements of the situation are back to where they were before the war. " more.. e-mail
UN Secretary General surveys the destruction of Gaza PNN, Palestine News Network 1/20/2009 Gaza -- Under the terms of the ceasefire unilaterally declared by the Israeli administration as was the war, forces remain in the Gaza Strip. In the south’s Qarrara and Khan Younis tanks are razing large swaths of land. Two children were killed by left over land mines and thousands of people are trying to "return to normalcy. "Mourning for the victims, homelessness and joblessness are rampant with a destroyed infrastructure and 22,000 lost homes. A Gaza resident stuck outside says, "I am sad because my cousin’s home was destroyed," with the mourning spreading throughout the region. "And two of my friends were killed. "In the Strip today is United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon who time and again called on the Israeli administration to lift the month and a half closure that preceded the major attacks, and repeatedly called for a ceasefire. more.. e-mail
Survey: Gaza operation likely to increase voter turnout Ofri Ilani, Ha’aretz 1/20/2009 The Gaza operation will increase voter turnout next month, says a survey conducted on Sunday under the auspices of the Max Stern Academic College Of Emek Yezreel, immediately after the cease-fire began. Of those questioned, 82 percent said they plan to vote in the February 10 Knesset election; by comparison, the voter turnout in the last national election, in March 2006, only reached 63 percent. Among those age 44 and younger, 76 percent said they planned to vote. A small majority, 54 percent, said the Gaza operation increased their level of confidence in the government and its institutions, while only 15 percent said it reduced their confidence. Nineteen percent said there had been no change in their confidence in the government. more.. e-mail
Poll shows Netanyahu sitting pretty Lilach Weissman, Globes Online 1/15/2009 The right-haredi block has a decisive majority, but the Likud’s extreme right wingers are out. Despite the successes of Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, under a government of the Kadima and Labor parties, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Livni and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, most Israelis would like to see Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu installed as prime minister on February 11. A "Globes" survey, in collaboration with Geocartography, managed by Prof. Avi Degani, predicts a sweeping victory for Netanyahu and the right-haredi (ultra-orthodox) block in the coming elections if they were held today, and gives Likud 33 out the 120 Knesset seats. Contrary to other polls published in the last 24 hours, that project a close race between Kadima and Likud and a stalemate between the left and right, the Globes survey gives the right-haredi block 67 Knesset seats, and the center-left block 53 seats. more.. e-mail
Poll shows widespread public support for Gaza campaign Yossi Verter, Ha’aretz 1/15/2009 Almost three weeks after the beginning of Operation Cast Lead and less than a month before the Knesset elections, a Haaretz-Dialog poll shows widespread public support for the Gaza campaign. Less than 10 percent see the operation as a "failure. " The poll, supervised by Professor Camil Fuchs, head of Tel Aviv University’s Statistics and Operations Research, shows that Likud and Kadima have weakened slightly and would get 29 and 25 Knesset seats respectively if the elections were held today. Labor is holding steady with 16 seats. The right-wing bloc still commands more support than the center and left wing, effectively handing Likud chair MK Benjamin Netanyahu the next government. His coalition, however, would be complex, difficult to manage and possibly short-lived. more.. e-mail
World Food Programme to survey Gaza aid crossing Tuesday Ma’an News Agency 1/11/2009 Jerusalem - Ma’an - The World Food Programme’s regional director for the Middle East will attempt to provide food assistance through the Karem Shalom crossing into Gaza on Tuesday, according to a statement. Regional Director Daly Belgasmi told Ma’an he plans to "review the movement of WFP food assistance into the Gaza Strip" at the crossing on Tuesday. WFP has continued food distributions to the non-refugee population of Gaza throughout the latest hostilities and has provided rations to some 75,000 people since the war began on 27 December. In addition, the UN food agency has provided bread to some 15,000 people and canned meat and high energy biscuits to 6,000 people in hospitals. It is also supplying wheat flour to Gaza bakeries. more.. e-mail
VC survey indicates widespread pessimism Globes' correspondent, Globes Online 12/30/2008 Three of four respondents expected at least 10% of VC-backed firms to close in 2009. The fourth quarter VC Indicator survey of venture capitalists by Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar shows widespread pessimism as 2009 approaches. 74% of respondents expect at least 10% of venture capital-backed companies to be shutdown in 2009. Not a single respondent believed that start-ups will post an increase in revenue. 44% believe we will see a major decrease in the revenue, and 46% believe we will see a slight decrease. Deloitte Israel High Tech Leader Asher Mechlovich said that the difficult year ahead will essentially leave mostly strong companies. "Tech companies are headed for rough times. The revenues forecasts for the next year are all for decrease, albeit at varying levels, with no increases in the foreseeable future. more.. e-mail
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No (30) Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research - PSR, MIFTAH 12/13/2008 While Hamas Maintains its Popularity Despite Boycott of Reconciliation Talks, and While about Two Thirds Believe that Abbas’s Term Ends in January 2009, Three Quarters of the Palestinians Support Abbas’s Call for New Elections Early Next Year if Reconciliation Efforts Fail and if Elections Can Be Held in Both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip 3-5 December 2008 These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 3 and 5 December 2008. This period witnessed the collapse of the Egyptian efforts to bring Palestinian factions to reconciliation talks in Cairo due to Hamas’s decision to boycott these talks. It also witnessed serious deterioration in the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Total size of the sample is 1270 adults interviewed face to face in 127 randomly selected locations. more.. e-mail
Israeli poll favourite Netanyahu reins in right Rory McCarthy in Jerusalem, The Observer, The Guardian 12/14/2008 Binjamin Netanyahu, leader of Israel’s Likud party and favourite to win the coming general election, has moved quickly in an attempt to head off the sudden rise of hardline right-wingers in his movement. When the Likud held primary elections last week to choose its list of candidates for the February vote, among the successful candidates were men such as Moshe Feiglin, a settler who advocates annexation of the occupied West Bank and who was banned from entering Britain this year because of his extremist views. In public, Netanyahu declared it ’the best team that any party is capable of giving the country’. In private, he was reportedly furious, particularly with the ascent of Feiglin. A successful petition to the Likud election committee has now raised regional representatives up the party list. As a result, Feiglin has been pushed down from 20th place to 36th, which means he may not win a seat. Current opinion polls have Likud well ahead of its closest rivals. more.. e-mail
Survey: Most Israelis think state must crack down on sex industry Ruth Sinai, Ha’aretz 12/11/2008 More than 80 percent of Israel’s Jewish, non-Orthodox population feels that prostitution harms human dignity and society and that it is a phenomenon that must be confronted. These findings were part of a survey conducted by the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women at the Prime Minister’s Office. The study also found that 50 percent of Israel’s Jewish, non-Orthodox population thinks there should be legislation to ban or limit the solicitation of sex services. The study was commissioned in order to gauge public views on prostitution. It surveyed 430 male and female Hebrew-speaking respondents from all sectors, with the exception of the ultra-Orthodox. Sixty-six percent of respondents said that the pimp is the sole criminal in prostitution rings, while 68 percent said that participation in prostitution stems from severe distress. more.. e-mail
Despite Netanyahu’s fears, latest poll shows Likud gaining strength Yossi Verter, Ha’aretz 12/10/2008 Despite Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu’s concern about the right-wing character of the party’s Knesset candidates selected early on Tuesday, a Haaretz-Dialog poll shows Likud to be gaining strength among voters. The poll, conducted on Tuesday under the supervision of Tel Aviv University statistics professor Camil Fuchs, found that if the general election were held today, Likud would win 36 seats, Kadima would place second with 27 seats, and Labor would trail behind with 12. Further analysis indicates Likud winning two seats from right-wing parties (one from Shas and one from Yisrael Beiteinu) and Labor winning one from Meretz-Yahad and one from Kadima. Meretz-Yahad fell to six seats from seven in the previous poll. Previous polls ordered by Netanyahu showed that the list’s inclusion of Moshe Feiglin, the leader of a right-wing faction within Likud, was liable to cost the party four or five seats. more.. e-mail
Palestinians place little faith in Obama - poll Agence France Presse - AFP, Daily Star 12/4/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Most Palestinians think theelection of Barack Obama as US president will have no impact on the chances of a solution to the conflict with Israel, said an opinion poll published on Wednesday. It found that 57. 5 percent of respondents thought that Obama’s election "will make no difference" from the outgoing US administration in terms of Middle East peace talks with Israel. The poll reported that 20. 2 percent of Palestinians were "more optimistic," 17. 7 percent were "more pessimistic," and the rest were undecided. A massive majority of 75. 7 percent said they were "not at all satisfied" over the role of the United States in the Middle East peace process, with just 8 percent saying they were happy with Washington as sponsor. Middle East peace talks were relaunched in November 2007 after a near seven-year hiatus, with the current US administration saying it hoped for a resolution before President George W. more.. e-mail
Survey shows Muslim support for UN using force to stop spread of nuclear weapons Allison Hoffman, Jerusalem Post Correspondent In New York, Jerusalem Post 12/2/2008 A majority of respondents in several predominantly Muslim countries believe the UN Security Council should have the right to authorize military force to prevent a country that does not have nuclear weapons from acquiring them, or to prevent the production of nuclear fuel that could be used to manufacture weapons. According to poll results released Wednesday by the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland, two-thirds of respondents in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey approved of the UN using force to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. People interviewed in the Palestinian Authority disagreed, with 59 percent telling interviewers the UN should not be allowed to authorize military action to prevent a country from acquiring such weapons. The data comes from a series of surveys on attitudes toward the UN conducted. . . more.. e-mail
Labor holds primary as poll predicts its collapse Shelly Paz And Jpost.com Staff, Jerusalem Post 12/1/2008 Under the shadow of a new poll predicting that the party will win only six seats in the February 10 national elections, almost 60,000 Labor Party members will vote in the party’s primary on Tuesday, After weeks of internal turmoil, threats by MKs to leave the party and unflattering polls, party members will choose their list for the 18th Knesset. According to a poll published on Monday and conducted by ’Panels Ltd. ’ for Channel 2, were elections held today, Labor, headed by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, would crash to only six Knesset seat. Labor won 19 seats in the last election. According to the new poll, the Likud would gain 33 seats as opposed to Kadima’s 25. The poll finds that Labor would be replaced as the largest party on the Left by Meretz - predicted to receive seven seats. United Torah Judaism and the Green Party would both get four seats, according to the poll. more.. e-mail
Elections 2009: Latest poll gives Likud big edge over Kadima Yossi Verter, Ha’aretz 11/21/2008 Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud have had a good three weeks, with no major slips, with brand new faces and with a good press, while Kadima is bleeding and Labor is disintegrating. The opinion polls are responding in kind: Likud opened a large, decisive lead of six MKs over Kadima. The right-wing bloc, led by Likud, is also firming up in comparison to previous polls, with 64 MKs versus 56 for the center-left. In effect, the right is much stronger than the center left, since its count also includes 11 MKs from the Arab parties: They will not be asked to join the governing coalition and in the current political climate their only use will be as part of a "preventive bloc" in the Knesset. These numbers are from a Haaretz-Dialog poll of a representative sample of the Israeli public conducted Tuesday under the supervision of Professor Camil Fuchs of Tel Aviv University’s statistics department. more.. e-mail
Survey: Likud growing in strength, Labor collapsing Ynet, YNetNews 11/20/2008 Benjamin Netanyahu’s list of prominent recruits, including former MKs Begin, Meridor, former IDF chief and former police commissioner, apparently boosting Likud’s popularity -If the general elections were held today, the Likud would win with 32 Knesset seats, whereas Kadima would receive only 26 mandates, a new survey published in Yedioth Ahronoth on Thursday revealed. The poll, conducted by the Dahaf Institute among a representative sample of 500 respondents, gave the Labor Party a mere eight mandates. The survey was held several days after Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a list of prominent public figures who decided to join the party, including former Knesset members Dan Meridor and Benny Begin, former IDF chief Moshe Yaalon and former Police Commissioner Assaf Hefetz. A previous Dahaf poll, held in October 27, gave the Likud 27 Knesset seats, Kadima 29 and Labor 11. more.. e-mail
Poll indicates Likud Party preference among Israeli voters Ma’an News Agency 11/20/2008 Bethlehem - Ma’an - If general elections were held today, the Israeli Likud Party would win 32 Knesset seats, while Kadima would gain just 26, according to a survey published in the Hebrew-language newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Thursday. The poll was conducted by the Dahaf Institute, which sampled 500 Israeli respondents. The results showed the Labor Party with a smaller share of seats, just eight in a hypothetical election. The results came several days after Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu offered a list of Israeli figures who recently joined the party, including former Knesset member Dan Meridor and Benny Begin, former head of the Israeli army, Moshe Yaalon, and former Israeli Police Commissioner Assaf Hefetz. A previous Dahaf Institute poll, conducted on 27 October 27, gave the Israeli Likud Party 27 Knesset seats, Kadima 29 and Labor 11. more.. e-mail
’Spy’ admits to surveying Mugniyah assassination site Roee Nahmias, YNetNews 11/13/2008 Lebanese newspaper reports head of ’espionage ring’ for Israel was also ordered to reconnoiter place where senior Syrian officer was killed - Lebanese officials believe that the "Israeli espionage network" uncovered recently was involved in the assassination of seniorHizbullah commander Imad Mugniyah. Security sources told the As-Safir newspaper on Wednesday that the network’s leader, Ali al-Jarah, had confessed to his investigators that he was ordered to survey the Kafr Sousa neighborhood in Damascus, where Mugniyah was killed by a car bomb in February. According to the report, al-Jarah also admitted that he was later asked to reconnoiter the Syrian port city of Tartus, where senior officer Mohammed Suleiman was assassinated several months ago. The Lebanese security sources estimated that al-Jarah and his brother Yusuf were recruited by the Israeli. . . more.. e-mail
Secularist wins Jerusalem poll Al Jazeera 11/12/2008 Nir Barkat, a secularist venture capitalist, has been elected mayor of Jerusalem, Israeli media has reported. With votes counted in 704 of 707 polling stations, Barkat won about 51 per cent of the vote versus 42 per cent for Meir Porush, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, and Barkat’s main rival. Arcadi Gaydamak, a Russian billionaire also contesting the election, was running a distant third with 3. 5 per cent on Wednesday. Claiming victory, Barkat said that the election showed "there is someone who will protect Jerusalem". He also pledged to be "the mayor of everyone". The election results are said to highlight the growing rift between religious and secular Jews in Israel’s poorest city. Barkat will succeed Uri Lupolianski, the first ultra-Orthodox Jew to serve as mayor of Jerusalem. more.. e-mail
PCBS surveys Palestinian industrialists on economic outlook Ma’an News Agency 9/28/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics released a report on the economic outlook of owners and managers of Palestinian industrial companies. The report is the 42nd in a series set to measure several factors within the Palestinian economy. Overall industrialists felt that production did not improve between July and August 2008, with only 18. 4% for Gaza Strip and 23. 8% for the West Bank citing improvement. A small number, 12. 4%, reported improved access to raw materials. Despite minor increases in production, a large number of owners reported a drop in sales; 40% attributed the drop to Israeli closures, and 37% to a decrease in purchasing power among Palestinians. Expectations grew more hopeful from the short, to medium term. Few gains or increased employment were expected during the next month. more.. e-mail
Survey: American Jews favor Obama over McCain Natasha Mozgovaya, Haaretz U.S. Correspondent, Ha’aretz 9/27/2008 An annual survey published by the American Jewish Committee on Thursday revealed that American Jewish voters favor Senator Barack Obama over Senator John McCain for U. S. president by a margin of 57-30 percent. The surprising figure to emerge from the survey was the unexpectedly large number of undecided voters, at 13 percent. Though the percentage of Jews in the U. S. is merely 2 percent, 4 percent of the votes in the presidential elections are generally cast by American Jews. In certain states, such as Florida, the Jewish vote is considered crucial. In addition, more than 40 percent of American Jews contribute to presidential campaigns, comprising one fifth of all campaign contributions. Therefore, it came as no surprise that Obama appealed to the debate committee on Thursday, asking them to rebroadcast his upcoming debate. . . more.. e-mail
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No 35 Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, MIFTAH 9/23/2008 Background The Palestinian political realities are still suffering from a sate of division between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and the division is intensified by a verbal conflict that escalates with the approaching end of President Mahmoud Abbas’s term. Several legal councilors and advisors assert that the President’s term ends simultaneously with the term of the PLC in January 2010. Others, however, say that the President’s term ends in January of 2009 On the other side of the Palestinian scene, Palestinian Israeli negotiations are stand still; they do not show any progress. More than one Palestinian official declared that the negotiations are not going to lead to the creation of a Palestinian state by the end of this year as envisioned by the United States and other participants in these negotiations. As for the truce (hudna) in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and the Israeli Government, more.. e-mail
Near East Consulting survey: 73% of Palestinians do not expect a state by 2008 Ma’an News Agency 9/7/2008 Ramallah – Ma’an - 73% of Palestinian respondents of recent survey ruled out a 2008 reunification of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, saying division would likely last for a long period of time. The survey was carried out by the Near East Consulting Company between 29-31 August on a random sample of 820 Palestinians of both genders distributed in the districts of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip including the Jerusalem district. The margin of mistake in the survey was +3. 5% and had trust average of 95%. The results are as follows:87% of Palestinians support the resignation of the caretaker government if it means the formation of a national unity government. 79%believe that forming a national unity government will contribute in solving the current crisis. 56% of respondents support having Arab forces in the Gaza Strip while 44% are against. more.. e-mail
Fatah: poll shows Palestinian society standing against Hamas Ma’an News Agency 9/7/2008 Ramallah – Ma’an – Recent poll results show Palestinians are willing to stand in the face of the de facto government in Gaza, said Fatah spokesperson Ahmad Abd Al-Rahman on Sunday. Some results from the latest survey done by Near East Consulting, a polling and survey company that does monthly public opinion surveys, indicated a shift in opinion towards Fatah policies. One of the poll questions was whether respondents preferred the strategies of Hamas or Fatah, 76% of Palestinians questioned said they preferred Fatah’s strategy for achieving the aims of Palestinians, while 24% preferred Hamas strategies. Abd Al-Rahman said that the poll showed that "forces in Palestinian society stand in the face of the Hamas coup in the Gaza Strip. ”“They do so,” he continued, “after Hamas attempted to tear the Palestinian national texture and assault social forces. more.. e-mail
Kids abandoning TV for Web - survey Ophir Bar-Zohar, Ha’aretz 8/28/2008 Television viewers are satisfied with the fare provided by Channels 2 and 10, according to a survey released by the Second Television and Radio Authority. However, more and more young people prefer their media entertainment over the Internet instead of television. Channel 2 is still the leading broadcaster as far as viewers are concerned, the study revealed, but Channel 10’s loyal watchers say the quality of the station’s material improved in 2007 compared with 2006. Viewers are also becoming addicted to Video on Demand, and the Yes satellite broadcaster’s yes max services. The survey also shows viewers think TV news is fair and balanced on politics, but are upset by what they see as a insulting attitude toward women on TV. However, viewers feel they are exposed to less harmful content than in previous years, though sexual content still. . . more.. e-mail
Recent survey shows 40% of Gazans think about leaving Ma’an News Agency 8/9/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – A recent survey in Gaza found that 40% of residents are thinking about emmigration, while 63% do not have enough food, and 66% do not have access to necessary medications. The results of the survey, conducted by the Near East Consulting Company, were released on Saturday. The survey, called "Gaza Monitor," was conducted via phone interview between 29- 31 July. Surveyors called a random sample of 450 men and women in all districts of the Gaza Strip. Asked whether the economic downturn in the region began when Hamas took over in June 2007, 91% answered yes. The majority of the population also indicated that they found having goods available only in restricted quantities. Those who identified themselves as businessmen said that they found it difficult to obtain supplies in order to continue operating their companies. more.. e-mail
Ma’an poll shows Palestinians divided on ramifications of Olmert resignation Ma’an News Agency 8/8/2008 Bethlehem - Ma’an – Ma’anArabic’s weekly poll showed that Palestinians are unsure what to expect after Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert steps town from his office in September. The poll recorded the opinion of 8417 readers of Ma’an’s Arabic News site on whether they thought Olmert’s resignation would mean positive change for the Palestinian people, or negative change. Voters were close to evenly split on the issue; 37. 7% said that the end of Olmert’s term would be good for Palestinians, while 32. 86% said that Olmert’s resignation would make the Palestinian situation worse. Almost equaling those with a clear idea of what will happen in September were those who responded "I do not know," which this week was 29. 44%. more.. e-mail
Livni Advantage Narrows in Israel Party Leadership Race: Poll Agence France Presse, MIFTAH 7/26/2008 Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni’s advantage as front-runner in the leadership race for her centrist Kadima party has narrowed, according to a public opinion poll published on Friday. Kadima, currently headed by Ehud Olmert, will hold a September primary that could lead to the embattled prime minister’s replacement. It is unclear whether Olmert, facing several corruption investigations, will choose to stand. Even if Olmert were to stand, Livni has been seen as most likely to win, but the poll in the Yediot Aharonot daily showed that former defence minister and current transport minister Shaul Mofaz is narrowing that gap. Asked to choose among five theoretical candidates including Olmert, 35 percent said they backed Livni and 26 percent opted for Mofaz. That compared with 37 percent for Livni in a poll on July 11 and 22 percent for Mofaz. Friday’s poll predicted an even closer race if only the two were running, with Livni at 47 percent and Mofaz at 45 percent. more.. e-mail
International poll marks shift in US public opinion towards Palestine and Israeli occupation Dr. Nabil Kukali, PNN, Palestine News Network 7/5/2008 more.. e-mail
Poll backs greater UN role in Mideast peace Khody Akhavi and Ali Gharib, Electronic Intifada 7/3/2008 WASHINGTON (IPS) - A majority of global publics say their governments should "not take either side" in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, instead supporting a call for the United Nations to play a greater role in regional peace, according to a new international poll of 18 countries released here Tuesday. World publics gave low marks to Israeli, Palestinian, US and Arab leaders when asked how well the international actors were doing to resolve the 60-year old conflict, according to the poll conducted by WorldPublicOpinion. org. On average 58 percent of those polled said that they believed their country should not take a side, with only 20 percent saying their country should favor the Palestinians and just seven percent saying the Israelis. In contrast, those polled think the UN Security Council should take a robust role in resolving the dispute. more.. e-mail
Majority of global publics back greater UN role in promoting Middle East peace - poll Khody Akhavi and Ali Gharib, Daily Star 7/3/2008 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON: A majority of global publics say their governments should "not take either side" in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, instead supporting a call for the United Nations to play a greater role in regional peace, according to a new international poll of 18 countries released here Tuesday. World publics gave low marks to Israeli, Palestinian, US and Arab leaders when asked how well the international actors were doing to resolve the 60-year-old conflict, according to the poll conducted by WorldPublicOpinion. org. On average 58 percent of those polled said that they believed their country should not take a side, with only 20 percent saying their country should favor the Palestinians and just 7 percent saying the Israelis. In contrast, those polled think the UN Security Council should take a robust role in resolving the dispute. more.. e-mail
Israel’s Olmert Averts Early Poll BBC News, MIFTAH 6/26/2008 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has struck a last-minute deal with the Labour party to save his coalition and avert fresh elections. Labour’s leader, Defence Minister Ehud Barak, has agreed not to support an opposition bill to dissolve parliament. In return, Mr Olmert will hold elections for a new head of his Kadima party by September, which analysts say he is likely to lose. Mr Olmert is under investigation for alleged corruption. He denies wrongdoing and has not been charged. Mr Barak has recently called for his resignation, but Mr Olmert said he would not resign unless he was indicted. The next election is scheduled for 2010, but it is highly likely that Israel will have a new prime minister come September, says the BBC’s Tim Franks in Jerusalem. UncertaintyIsrael Radio said the Likud party was withdrawing the bill rather than risk seeing it voted down, which under parliamentary procedure would mean a delay on when it could be brought to the Knesset again. more.. e-mail
Abbas overtakes Haniyeh in Palestinian survey Reuters, YNetNews 6/9/2008 Palestinian Centre for Policy and Survey Research conducts periodical popularity survey of Palestinian leaders, finds Palestinian president’s popularity exceeds that of Hamas PM by 12% -Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s popularity rebounded in a survey released on Monday after he renewed his call for dialogue with the Hamas Islamists who control the Gaza Strip. The poll, conducted by the Palestinian Centre for Policy and Survey Research, suggested that Abbas would win 52% of the vote against 40% for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh if a presidential election were held in the Palestinian territories now. A survey by the same group in March showed Haniyeh leading Abbas by 47% to 46%. The new poll was conducted shortly after Abbas called for "a national and comprehensive dialogue" with Hamas, which seized Gaza from Abbas’s more secular Fatah faction last June. more.. e-mail
Only 30% of public trust police, says poll Efrat Weiss, YNetNews 5/30/2008 Survey ordered by Public Security Ministry reveals gloomy figures: Only 38% of Israelis believe police are handling their duties successfully - No faith in the Blues: Only 30% of the Israeli public trust the police, according to a poll ordered by the Public Security Ministry. The survey, released Friday, reveals a series of grave figures pointing to a credibility crisis between the public and the police. For example, only 38% of Israelis believe that the police are handling their duties in a successful or very successful manner. Only six out of 10 people will turn to the police for help in case of distress or a nuisance. Some 1,500 people participated in the survey conducted by the Smith Institute. They were asked to answer questions regarding their stance towards the police in 2007. more.. e-mail
Survey: 52% of Israeli teens say Israel faces existential threat Shlomo Shamir, Ha’aretz 4/30/2008 An Anti-Defamation League survey revealed on Wednesday that 52 percent of Israeli youth believe the country faces existential threat, while 30 percent of those questioned have defined this menace as "serious." Meanwhile, 59 percent of Israeli youth are convinced a second Holocaust will not occur. The survey, which encompassed 500 teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17, was unveiled in New York for the Holocaust Remembrance Day. Only nine percent thought a second Holocaust is possible, as opposed to six percent last year. The survey also revealed that 91 percent of Israeli youth are aware of the existence of anti-Semitism worldwide, and 69 percent believe Israel should respond to any manifestation of anti-Semitism in the world. 80 percent said they never encountered anti-Semitism. more.. e-mail
Most Israelis prefer Golan to peace - poll Agence France Presse - AFP, Daily Star 4/26/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than two-thirds of Israelis oppose a complete withdrawal from the Occupied Golan Heights captured from Syria in June 1967 in exchange for peace, a poll published on Friday said. A total of 68 percent of Israelis rejected the idea of a complete withdrawal with 51 percent opposing a partial withdrawal, said the survey carried out by the independent Dahaf institute and published in the daily Yediot Ahronot. The poll was carried out after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that Turkey has relayed a message to Damascus from Israel expressing a readiness to swap the Golan Heights for peace. - AFP Tags: Israel, Peace, Syria Printable Version Send to a friend more.. e-mail
Survey: Nasrallah is the most admired leader in the Arab world Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 4/17/2008 Hezbollah chief Sheikh Nassan Nasrallah is the most admired leader in the Arab world, according to a poll released recently by the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland. Nasrallah seems to be gaining in popularity, with some 26 percent of respondents voicing support for him. Syrian President Bashar Assad also won an increase in popularity, according to the poll. The survey also found that the majority of Arab public - in contrast to their governments - does not view Iran as a major threat. Respondents said they believe Iran should be free to pursue its nuclear program and are opposed to international pressure to halt development. Some 44 percent of respondents said the outcome of a nuclear Iran would be beneficial for the region. more.. e-mail
US sinks even lower in Arab world’s esteem - poll Jim Lobe, Daily Star 4/16/2008 Inter Press Service - WASHINGTON: Despite renewed US efforts to achieve an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement this year, popular views of the United States in the Arab world have actually worsened since 2006, according to a major new survey of public opinion in six Arab states. Nearly two-thirds, or 64 percent, of more than 4,000 respondents in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said they held a "very unfavorable" attitude toward the US, up from 57 percent in late 2006, while 19 percent more said their views were "somewhat unfavorable" - roughly comparable to the results of 17 months ago. At the same time, support for Iran and its nuclear program appears to have risen over the same period, according to the new survey, the sixth in a series designed by University of Maryland professor Shibley Telhami and carried out by Zogby International since 2002. more.. e-mail
Great majority of Israelis against any sharing of Jerusalem - survey Agence France Presse - AFP, Daily Star 4/15/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than two-thirds of Israelis are opposed to any peace deal that would give the Palestinians sovereignty over Occupied East Jerusalem and the holy sites of its Old City, a poll has found. Seventy-one percent said they opposed handing over to Palestinians the Old City and its Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which Jews also revere as the Temple Mount, the poll conducted for the Begin-Sadat Center of Strategic Studies found. Twenty one percent said they were in favor of dividing Jerusalem to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians, while the rest expressed no opinion. In addition, 67 percent said they opposed handing over even Palestinian residential neighborhoods of Occupied East Jerusalem, which Israel captured with the rest of the West Bank in the 1967 war. The status of Jerusalem has been one of the major stumbling blocks in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process,. . . more.. e-mail
61% of Gaza Strip residents support ceasefire with Israel, poll reveals Ma’an News Agency 3/24/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – There is increasing support amongst Gaza residents for a ceasefire between Palestinian military groups and the Israeli forces, a poll published on Monday has shown. The poll of 563 adults living in randomly selected locations in the Gaza Strip was conducted by the Community College of Applied Science and Technology in Gaza. It also showed most of the respondents believe that the Egyptians will fail to convince the Israelis to abide by a ceasefire. 61% of the respondents support a ceasefire between the Palestinian military groups and Israeli forces while 39% oppose a ceasefire. 61% of the respondents also believe that the beneficiaries of a ceasefire agreement will be the Palestinian people, while 39% believe a ceasefire will benefit the Israelis. Regarding commitment to a ceasefire, 66% of the respondents believe that Palestinian factions will comply with. more.. e-mail
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No 33 Center for Opinion Polls and Survey Studies, MIFTAH 3/24/2008 Background After Israel banned sending fuel and victuals to the Gaza Strip except in limited amounts, it launched a military attack on the Strip. Several countries and organizations condemned the attack and the Palestinian Authority (PA) suspended peace talks with Israel. Since the cessation of the Israeli military attack on the Gaza Strip, conditions relating to the siege are still the same and one of the residents of East Jerusalem made an attack inside West Jerusalem. The internal Palestinian crisis still persists; both of the Palestinian Authority and Hamas continue to adhere to their positions towards solutions to end the crises. Yemen has made an initiative to end the crises and representatives of both Fateh and Hamas headed to Yemen to negotiate on the principles of the Yamani initiative. The Results Following are the results of the Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No. more.. e-mail
Poll shows unprecidented equation between president Abbas’ and Haniyeh’s popularity Ma’an News Agency 3/17/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – A poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, revealed on Monday that if the Palestinian people were to choose between Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and deposed Prime Minister Isma’il Haniyeh, that Haniyeh would take the lead. The poll showed that Haniyeh received 47% of the votes, whereas Abbas received 46%. The poll was conducted from 13-15 March 2008, during the interim ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that followed the deadly Israeli invasion on northern Gaza, leaving 130 Palestinians dead. A poll conducted in December 2007 showed that Abbas would get 56% in contrast to 37% for Haniyeh. The gap between the two lessened after the Gaza Strip’s borders with Egypt were destroyed in January 2008 when Haniyeh’s popularity rose to 43% and Abbas’ became 51%. more.. e-mail this link
Survey: Haniyeh more popular than Abbas in PA Reuters, Ha’aretz 3/17/2008 Israel Defense Forces attacks in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip have boosted the popularity of the Islamist group’s leader Ismail Haniyeh among Palestinians in that territory and in the West Bank, according to a poll released Monday. The survey by the West Bank-based Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research showed that if new presidential elections were held, Haniyeh would receive 47 percent of the vote compared with 46 percent for President Mahmoud Abbas of the rival Fatah faction. The figures represented a sharp strengthening of Haniyeh’s popularity. He served as prime minister in the Hamas-led government Abbas dismissed after Hamas seized the Gaza Strip from Fatah in June. But the survey also found that Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned in Israel and seen as a possible Abbas successor, would defeat Haniyeh by a clear margin. more.. e-mail this link
Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No. (27) Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research - PSR, MIFTAH 3/17/2008 With Increased Dissatisfaction with the Performance of Mahmud Abbas and with the Government of Ismail Haniyeh Seen as Having Greater Legitimacy and Better Performance than the Government of Salam Fayyad, Hamas’s and Haniyeh’s Popularity Increaseand Fateh’s and Abbas’s Decrease 13-15 March 2008 These are the results of the latest poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 13 and 15 March 2008. This period witnessed a limited lull that prevailed between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the Israeli incursion into Gaza in early March that left more than 130 Palestinians dead and after the bombing attack in West Jerusalem that led to the death of 8 Israeli religious students. Total size of the sample is 1270 adults interviewed face to face in 127 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is 3%. For further details, contact PSR director, Dr. more.. e-mail this link
Specialized Opinion Poll on the Status of Palestinian Women and Gender Relations Arab World for Research and Development, MIFTAH 2/21/2008 The Arab World for Research and Development, (AWRAD) has conducted a specialized opinion poll dated 2-5 February 2008 on the status of Palestinian women and gender relations. A representative sample, of 2400 Palestinians representing all districts in the West Bank and Gaza was interviewed. This poll is part of a study that AWRAD has launched to address gender-based relations and the status of Palestinian women and men. The results of this poll will be incorporated in the study that seeks to understand the internal and external factors that affect women’s participation in social, economic and political life. It also seeks to assess the status of women’s rights and the relationship structures among women and men. More importantly, the study will provide women’s and human rights organizations with an opportunity to reassess their approaches and tools in serving Palestinian women and society. more..
Two-thirds of Israelis still believe summer war of 2006 was justified - survey Compiled by, Daily Star 2/14/2008 Most Israeli Jews believe that the summer 2006 war was justified, even after the Winograd Committee published its final report last month, according to a survey conducted by the Peace Index Project published by the Israeli media on Wednesday. The Peace Index Project is conducted at the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research and the Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution of Tel Aviv University, headed by professors Ephraim Yaar and Tamar Hermann. The telephone interviews were conducted by the B. I. Cohen Institute of Tel Aviv University from February 4 to 6, 2008, and included 595 interviewees who represent the adult Jewish and Arab population of Israel (including the territories and the kibbutzim). The sampling error for a sample of this size is 4. 5 percent. Results have shown that a more dramatic change occurred, however, in assessing the committee’s toughness toward the military and political echelons. more..
Results of an Opinion Poll on Negotiations and Final Settlement Issues, Palestinian Elections Arab World for Research and Development, MIFTAH 1/24/2008 Introduction More than anything, this poll measures the impact of the latest attacks on Gaza on Palestinians’ views. Field work began the day after the Al Zaytoun attack in Gaza City that led to the killing of 15 Palestinians. The field work took place between 16 -18th ofJanuary, as the attacks on Gaza continued. During the period of 15-18th January, 35 Palestinians were killed and 125 injured. In fact, on two occasions the lives of our fieldresearchers were threatened, as missiles were fired in close proximity to their workstations. These attacks came immediately after United States President Bush, visited theregion and met with Palestinian and Israeli officials. The situation on the ground led to major shifts in public opinion, confirming the hypothesis that military approaches and violence reinforce hard-line positions, andnegatively influence the lot of all parties involved, especially the credibility of the president of the PNA and his government. more..
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