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Methodology

On behalf of The Israel Project, Public Opinion

Strategies conducted a national survey of N=402

Spanish-Speaking Hispanic American Adults.

The survey was administered online and was

conducted February 28-March 6, 2012. The survey

has a margin of error of +4.89%.

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And, which of the following information sources are the most significant

in shaping your views on the Middle East?

71%

5%

4%

1%

1%

1%

0%

0%

0%

TV news

TV is overwhelmingly the #1 source of information for the Spanish-speaking

community on this issue.

Newspapers

The Internet

Your own religious beliefs

Radio news

Family and friends

Community or political leaders

Schools or universities

Lectures or events

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21%

8%

25% 21%

Total

Israel Palestinians

Spanish-speaking Hispanics are mixed about who the U.S. should support in the conflict. Those who take a position support Israel better than 2-to-1.

Now, thinking about the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the

Middle East, please tell me whether, in general, you think America should be...

A strong supporter of Israel, a supporter of Israel, a supporter of the Palestinians

...or... a strong supporter of the Palestinians?

Total U.S. Voters*

Israel: 57%

Palestinians: 6%

English Language Hispanics*

Israel: 48%

Palestinians: 3%

*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including

N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

Neither Don’t Know

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31%

49%

Total

Land Ideology/Religion

These Spanish-language adults believe the conflict is more about ideology/religion.

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is REALLY ABOUT LAND. Once agreements are

reached on how to divide Jerusalem and establishing borders, the two sides can achieve a peace

agreement. ...or…

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is ABOUT IDEOLOGY AND RELIGION. The two

sides can achieve a peace agreement only when they acknowledge each other’s right to exist.

Total U.S. Voters*

Land: 25%

Ideology/Religion: 69%

English Language Hispanics*

Land: 25%

Ideology/Religion: 70%

*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including

N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

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When Hispanic adults are presented with two different world views...

Please tell me which of the following two descriptions better fits your view of the world...

Is your view of the world that...

...or is your view of the world that...

If different people and cultures spent more time

getting to know one another and communicating

about our problems, we could all get along.

The world is a place where some people’s values

just aren’t the same as ours and we need to

protect ourselves from terrorists and extremists

who would destroy our way of life

9

37%

12%

40%

Total

Communicate Protect Ourselves

Spanish-language adults believe “we could all get along.”

WE COULD ALL GET ALONG

VS.

WE NEED TO PROTECT OURSELVES

Both

Total U.S. Voters*

Communicate: 51%

Protect Ourselves: 44%

English Language Hispanics*

Communicate: 47%

Protect Ourselves: 48%

*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including

N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

10

43% 40%

Total

How much have you seen, read or heard recently regarding the military

conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip?

A Lot/Some Not Much/Nothing

There’s not much recall about recent events in Gaza and little difference from

the national sample.

Total U.S. Voters*

A Lot/Some: 46%

Not Much/Nothing: 54%

English Language Hispanics*

A Lot/Some: 47%

Not Much/Nothing: 51%

*Data from a national survey of N=800 American voters, including

N=64 English Language Hispanics, conducted February 26-28, 2012.

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22%

17%

17%

12%

12%

12%

11%

10%

7%

5%

2%

Israel is a partner with the U.S. in our fight against terrorism

Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East

“Which TWO of the following are the best reasons

why the United States SHOULD support Israel?” % Combined Choice

Israel shares our values including the freedom of speech, religion, press and the right to vote

God gave the land to the Jews who had lived there for thousands of years

Israel is under threat from Iran, a country that wants to wipe Israel off the map

Israel is working for peace for both sides

Israeli citizens are vulnerable to terrorist attacks

Israel leads on alternative energy that can reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil

Israel is an economic partner of the U.S., helping to create American jobs

During the Arab Spring it is a country in the Middle East that we can rely on

Israel uses innovation and technology to invent things that help us in the United States

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63%

38%

35%

30%

29%

8%

Iran’s nuclear program**

The Arab Spring**

A developing China*

The situation with Iran*

Muslim Extremism*

Respondents overwhelmingly view Iran’s nuclear program as a “very big” threat to the

U.S., outranking all other foreign policy threats.

Please tell me whether you think each of the following is a very big threat, a

moderate threat, not much of a threat or no threat at all to the United States.

The economic crisis in Europe**

% Very Big Threat

*Asked of Sample A, N=191 **Asked of Sample B, N=211

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68%

52%

11%

35%

Total* Total**

Now, as you may know, the United States has imposed strong economic and

trade sanctions on Iran to try to discourage Iran's nuclear program...

Support

51%

Strongly

More than two-thirds support U.S. sanctions, majority think they will be effective.

*Asked of Sample A, N=191

Oppose Likely Not Likely

**Asked of Sample B, N=211

23%

Very 10%

Not At All

Generally speaking, do you support

or oppose these sanctions?

How likely do you think it is that

sanctions and diplomacy will

prevent Iran’s development of

nuclear capabilities?

15

69% 65%

13% 17%

Total Total

Now I am going to read you a series of actions that can be taken with regard to Iran if

they do not stop their nuclear program. After I read each one, please tell me whether

you support or oppose that action...

Support

Support for both direct talks with Iran to negotiate, and expanded sanctions.

Direct talks with Iran to

negotiate over its

nuclear program

Oppose

Expanded economic and

diplomatic sanctions

55%

Strongly 39%

Strongly

Support Oppose