British Blame Israel Almost as Much as Hamas

Turning now to events in the Middle East: For the past three weeks there has been a significant military conflict, with Israel launching attacks into Gaza, and Hamas, the Palestinian organization running Gaza, firing rockets into Israel. From what you know who do you blame for this conflict?

Israel	18%
Hamas	24%
Both equally	39%
Don’t know	19%

Source: YouGov
Methodology: Online interviews with 2,000 British voters, conducted on Jan. 15 and Jan. 16, 2009. No margin of error was provided.

Israelis Support Gaza Operation

Do you support the current military operation in Gaza?

Support	81%
Oppose	12%
Not sure	7%

Will the current operation stop the Qassam rockets against Israel?

Forever	6%
For a long period	11%
For a short period	24%
No	39%
Not sure	20%

Source: Maagar Mochot / Israel Radio
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 502 Israeli adults, conducted on Dec. 28, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.

Hackers Attack Israel

How Many Israelis Should Have Died First?

Hamas Promises Crucifixion For Traitors

Hamas, the Islamic radical group that controls the Gaza, has enacted a new law that allows for Islamic punishments for those who violate Sharia (Islamic law). This includes cutting off the hands of thieves, whipping those caught drinking alcohol, and crucifying traitors (the new law has a broad interpretation of treason).
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Palestinians Give Illegal $29,500 Donation to Obama

Palestinian brothers inside the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip are listed in government election filings as having donated $29,521.54 to Sen. Barack Obama's campaign.

Donations of this nature would violate election laws, including prohibitions on receiving contributions from foreigners and guidelines against accepting more than $2,300 from one individual during a single election, Bob Biersack, a spokesman for the Federal Election Commission, told WND in response to a query.
—World Net Daily

Son of Hamas Leader Converts to Christianity

"I know that I'm endangering my life and am even liable to lose my father, but I hope that he'll understand this and that God will give him and my family patience and willingness to open their eyes to Jesus and to Christianity. Maybe one day I'll be able to return to Palestine and to Ramallah with Jesus, in the Kingdom of God."
—World Net Daily

Hamas Using Gaza Synagogues to Train Terrorists

Gaza: Obama Supporters Meddling in US Election

Jimmy Carter Defends Hamas, Lashes Out at Israel

"It's an atrocity what is being perpetrated as punishment on the people in Gaza. It's a crime... I think it is an abomination that this continues to go on."

Obama: Did Not Know About Hamas Manifesto Circulated at His Church

Palestinians Disagree With Terrorist Rulers, Want Ceasefire

What’s your attitude towards a Palestinian - Israeli truce at present?

I strongly support it	37.8%
I somewhat support it	35.2%
I somewhat oppose it	14.5%
I strongly oppose it	9.8%
I don’t know	2.7%

Do you support or oppose the deployment of multinational forces in Gaza Strip ?

I strongly support it	13.4%
I somewhat support it	25.0%
I somewhat oppose it	26.3%
I strongly oppose it	32.9%
I don’t know	2.3%

Source: Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO)
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,220 Palestinian adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, conducted from Feb. 22 to Mar. 6, 2008. Margin of error is 2.8 per cent.

Israelis Reject Ceasefire With Terrorist Group

What do you prefer the Government of Israel do: reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas or continue the war against it?

Deal	36%
War	54%
Other replies	10%

Source: Maagar Mochot / Israel Radio
Methodology: Interviews with 550 Israeli adults, conducted on Mar. 4, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.

Terrorist Murders at Least 8 in Jerusalem

Most Israelis Want to Rid Gaza of Hamas Nightmare

Should Israel depose the Hamas government in Gaza by military force?

Yes	62%
No	26%
Other replies	12%

Source: Maagar Mochot / Israel Radio
Methodology: Interviews with 503 Israeli adults, conducted on Dec. 19, 2007. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.

British MP Calls Police on Reporters for Calling Hama 'Terrorists'

Lunatic.

Palestinians Feeling a Little Blue

But not as much as this past summer...

Are you pessimistic or optimistic towards the general Palestinian situation at this stage?

	Nov. 2007	Sept. 2007	Jun. 2007
Optimistic	30.4%	27.4%	27.0%
Pessimistic	62.7%	67.9%	70.3%
No opinion	6.8%	4.6%	2.6%

Source: An-Najah National University
Methodology: Interviews with 1,360 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, conducted from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

Hamas: Will Take Over West Bank Too

"Israel thinks Fatah in the West Bank is there to serve it, but we will take over the West Bank the way we took over Gaza," stated [Mahmoud] al-Zahar at a major Hamas rally Friday in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas Seeks Large Scale Attack on Israel

Gaza Palestinians Against Violent Hamas Power Grab

Is the Hamas takeover of Gaza last month right or wrong?

Right	31%
Wrong	69%

Source: Near East Consulting
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 408 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, conducted from Jul. 10 to Jul. 12, 2007. Margin of error is 4.8 per cent.