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American Public Attitudes Toward The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Shibley Telhami, Principal Investigator
A survey Sponsored by the Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at the
University of MarylandIn Cooperation with the Program for Public Consultation
Presented at the Center for Middle East Policy
The Brookings InstitutionDecember 5, 2014
Steven Kull, Evan Lewis, Clay Ramsay, and Katayoun Kishi provided assistance. Peyton Craighill provided helpful comments.
This probabilistic Internet survey was fielded by GFK among a nationally representative sample of 1008 Americans, November 14-19, 2014.
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Survey Methodology The sample was drawn from a larger standing panel called the KnowledgePanel that is managed by the research company GfK. Though these surveys take place online, this panel is not derived from an “opt-in” by which any online user can volunteer a respondent. Instead, panelists are recruited through a scientific process of selection using two methods: a random selection of residential addresses using the United States Postal Service’s Delivery Sequence File. Persons in selected households are then invited by telephone or by mail to participate in GfK’s KnowledgePanel. Those who agree to participate but who do not have Internet access are provided a laptop computer and Internet service. A representative sample is then chosen for a specific survey. Once that sample completes a survey, the demographic breakdown of the sample is compared to the US census. Any variations from the census are adjusted by weighting. The study was fielded over November 14-November 19, 2014 with a sample of 1008 American adults. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%; with the design effect also taken into account, the margin of error is plus or minus 3.4%. Findings were weighted to census data.
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Refused
A two-state solution: Israel and a Palestinian state side by side. The Palestinian state would be established on the territories that Israel has occupied since 1967.
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs 2. A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
4%
39%
34%
8%
14%
Q1. Please select the one you think the US should support.
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Refused
A two-state solution: Israel and a Palestinian state side by side. The Palestinian state would be established on the territories that Israel has occupied since 1967.
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs 2. A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
Refused
A two-state solution: Israel and a Palestinian state side by side. The Palestinian state would be established on the territories that Israel has occupied since 1967.
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs 2. A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
Refused
A two-state solution: Israel and a Palestinian state side by side. The Palestinian state would be established on the territories that Israel has occupied since 1967.
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs 2. A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
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blican
Indep
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t
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
4%
33%
27%
15%
21%
4%
32%
42%
6%
15%
5%
48%
36%
4%
7%
Q1. Please select the one you think the US should support.
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Refused
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
2%
66%
10%
22%
Q2. If the approach you selected turns out over time to be impossible, which of the remaining three would you prefer?
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Refused
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
Refused
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
Refused
A one-state solution: A single democratic state in which both Jews and Arabs are full and equal citizens, covering all of what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Annexation without equal citizenship: Israel would annex the Palestinian territories, but keep a majority-Jewish state in the expanded territories by restricting citizenship rights of Palestinians.
Maintain occupation of both the territories Israel has captured in 1967 and the Palestinians inhabiting them indefinitely.
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
51%
15%
34%
3%
70%
9%
18%
2%
75%
7%
16%
Q2. If the approach you selected turns out over time to be impossible, which of the remaining three would you prefer?
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Refused
I favor the Jewishness of Israel more than its democracy. I support the continuation of Israel’s Jewish majority even if it means that Palestinians will not have citizenship and full rights.
I favor Israel’s democracy more than its Jewishness. I support a single democratic state in which Arabs and Jews are equal.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
5%
24%
71%
Q3. Which of the following statements is closer to your view if a two-state solution is not an option
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Refused
I favor the Jewishness of Israel more than its democracy. I support the continuation of Israel’s Jewish majority even if it means that Palestinians will not have citizenship and full rights.
I favor Israel’s democracy more than its Jewishness. I support a single democratic state in which Arabs and Jews are equal.
Refused
I favor the Jewishness of Israel more than its democracy. I support the continuation of Israel’s Jewish majority even if it means that Palestinians will not have citizenship and full rights.
I favor Israel’s democracy more than its Jewishness. I support a single democratic state in which Arabs and Jews are equal.
Refused
I favor the Jewishness of Israel more than its democracy. I support the continuation of Israel’s Jewish majority even if it means that Palestinians will not have citizenship and full rights.
I favor Israel’s democracy more than its Jewishness. I support a single democratic state in which Arabs and Jews are equal.Re
publi
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mocra
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
3%
37%
60%
8%
25%
68%
4%
12%
84%
Q3. Which of the following statements is closer to your view if a two-state solution is not an option
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Refused
Lean toward Israel
Lean toward the Palestinians
Lean toward neither side
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
0%
31%
4%
64%
Q4. In general, what role do you want the United States to play in mediating the conflict?
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Refused
Lean toward Israel
Lean toward the Palestinians
Lean toward neither side
Lean toward Israel
Lean toward the Palestinians
Lean toward neither side
Refused
Lean toward Israel
Lean toward the Palestinians
Lean toward neither side
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
1%
51%
2%
46%
24%
3%
73%
0%
17%
6%
77%
Q4. In general, what role do you want the United States to play in mediating the conflict?
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Refused
Other
I feel Israel and the US have shared values
I feel that supporting Israel serves the interests of the United States
I feel it's my religious or ethnic duty to support Israel
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
0%
7%
36%
36%
21%
Q5. When you say you want the US to lean toward Israel, which one of the following reasons is closest to your view?
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Other
I feel Israel and the US have shared values
I feel that supporting Israel serves the interests of the United States
I feel it's my religious or ethnic duty to support Israel
Refused
Other
I feel Israel and the US have shared values
I feel that supporting Israel serves the interests of the United States
I feel it's my religious or ethnic duty to support Israel
Other
I feel Israel and the US have shared values
I feel that supporting Israel serves the interests of the United States
I feel it's my religious or ethnic duty to support IsraelRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
5%
30%
38%
27%
1%
16%
33%
37%
12%
9%
54%
28%
10%
Q5. When you say you want the US to lean toward Israel, which one of the following reasons is closest to your view?
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Refused
The single most important issue for the US
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
1%
5%
16%
37%
41%
Q6. Thinking about US interests, how important an issue is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Refused
The single most important issue for the US
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
The single most important issue for the US
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Refused
The single most important issue for the US
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
1%
5%
21%
38%
35%
5%
11%
30%
54%
1%
6%
14%
40%
40%
Q6. Thinking about US interests, how important an issue is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Refused
The single most important issue
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
1%
4%
9%
18%
69%
Q7. How important is the Israeli-Palestinian issue for you personally?
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Refused
The single most important issue
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
The single most important issue
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Refused
The single most important issue
Among the top three issues
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
1%
5%
11%
21%
62%
4%
7%
15%
74%
1%
3%
8%
16%
72%
Q7. How important is the Israeli-Palestinian issue for you personally?
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Refused
I am mostly concerned about Israeli interests
I am mostly concerned about the consequences for American interests
I am mostly concerned about the Palestinian interests
I am mostly concerned about protecting human rights
I am mostly concerned about maintaining international law
I am not concerned about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
1%
14%
24%
1%
31%
8%
21%
Q8. When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would you say
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I am mostly concerned about Israeli interests
I am mostly concerned about the consequences for American interests
I am mostly concerned about the Palestinian interests
I am mostly concerned about protecting human rights
I am mostly concerned about maintaining international law
I am not concerned about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Refused
I am mostly concerned about Israeli interests
I am mostly concerned about the consequences for American interests
I am mostly concerned about the Palestinian interests
I am mostly concerned about protecting human rights
I am mostly concerned about maintaining international law
I am not concerned about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Refused
I am mostly concerned about Israeli interests
I am mostly concerned about the consequences for American interests
I am mostly concerned about the Palestinian interests
I am mostly concerned about protecting human rights
I am mostly concerned about maintaining international law
I am not concerned about the Palestinian-Israeli conflictRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
26%
29%
1%
22%
5%
17%
1%
8%
22%
1%
28%
10%
30%
1%
5%
21%
2%
42%
10%
20%
Q8. When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would you say
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Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
1%
9%
18%
39%
32%
Q9. When you think about your priorities for American foreign policy, how important is maintain-ing international law?
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Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issuesRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
2%
11%
19%
40%
29%
2%
6%
13%
33%
46%
9%
20%
42%
29%
Q9. When you think about your priorities for American foreign policy, how important is maintain-ing international law?
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Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
1%
24%
29%
30%
16%
Q9a. When you think about your priorities for American foreign policy, how important is protect-ing human rights?
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At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Refused
At the top of my priorities
Among the top three issues for me
Among the top five issues
Not among the top five issues
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
22%
27%
35%
17%
1%
21%
20%
32%
26%
1%
28%
36%
24%
11%
Q9a. When you think about your priorities for American foreign policy, how important is protecting human rights?
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
15%
2%
30%
46%
6%
Q10. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [UK Prime Minister David Cameron]
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DK/Ref
No opinion
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 UnfavorableRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
1%
14%
40%
42%
3%
20%
1%
14%
58%
7%
14%
2%
30%
45%
9%
Q10. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [UK Prime Minister David Cameron]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
16%
2%
30%
45%
7%
Q11. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [German Chancellor Angela Merkel]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
15%
1%
34%
45%
5%
20%
1%
20%
51%
7%
15%
4%
31%
41%
9%
Q11. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [German Chancellor Angela Merkel]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
12%
2%
33%
37%
15%
Q12. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 UnfavorableRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
11%
2%
49%
30%
9%
16%
2%
21%
46%
14%
12%
3%
25%
38%
22%
Q12. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
7%
3%
5%
26%
58%
Q13. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Russian Pres-ident Vladimir Putin]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
Repu
blican
Inde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
6%
2%
6%
18%
67%
12%
3%
7%
43%
34%
6%
4%
3%
25%
61%
Q13. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Russian President Vladimir Putin]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
20%
2%
6%
53%
19%
Q14. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [The new Egyp-tian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 UnfavorableRe
publica
nInde
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ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
20%
1%
6%
54%
20%
25%
2%
5%
57%
11%
17%
4%
6%
51%
22%
Q14. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [The new Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
17%
2%
6%
45%
31%
Q15. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas]
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No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
No opinion
DK/Ref
6-10 Favorable
5 Neither
0-5 Unfavorable
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
16%
1%
4%
36%
44%
20%
3%
5%
54%
18%
15%
3%
8%
48%
26%
Q15. I would like you to give your opinion of the following six leaders on a scale of 0-10: [Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas]
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Refused
Vote in favor of endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state
Vote against endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state (including using America’s veto power to prevent such an endorsement)
Abstain from voting
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
3%
25%
27%
45%
Q16. If the Palestinians proceed with their plan, what do you think the US should do as a member of the UN Security Council?
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Refused
Vote in favor of endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state
Vote against endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state (including using America’s veto power to prevent such an endorsement)
Abstain from voting
Refused
Vote in favor of endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state
Vote against endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state (including using America’s veto power to prevent such an endorsement)
Abstain from voting
Refused
Vote in favor of endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state
Vote against endorsing the establishment of a Palestinian state (including using America’s veto power to prevent such an endorsement)
Abstain from voting
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
2%
19%
46%
33%
3%
16%
16%
65%
3%
36%
15%
46%
Q16. If the Palestinians proceed with their plan, what do you think the US should do as a member of the UN Security Council?
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Refused
Do nothing
Limit US opposition to words, but take no other action
Impose some economic sanctions, either through the United Nations or unilaterally
Take more serious action
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
2%
27%
34%
28%
11%
Q17. The Israeli government has continued to build settlements arguing that they have the right to do so, or that these are not obstacles to peace. How do you believe the US should react to new settle-
ments?
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Refused
Do nothing
Limit US opposition to words, but take no other action
Impose some economic sanctions, either through the United Nations or unilaterally
Take more serious action
Refused
Do nothing
Limit US opposition to words, but take no other action
Impose some economic sanctions, either through the United Nations or unilaterally
Take more serious action
Refused
Do nothing
Limit US opposition to words, but take no other action
Impose some economic sanctions, either through the United Nations or unilaterally
Take more serious action
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
2%
33%
33%
24%
8%
2%
39%
28%
21%
10%
1%
14%
37%
34%
13%
Q17. The Israeli government has continued to build settlements arguing that they have the right to do so, or that these are not obstacles to peace. How do you believe the US should react to new
settlements?
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Refused
All right to build
Should not build
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
4%
34%
63%
Q18. Do you think it is all right for Israel to build settlements in these territories, or do you think they should not?
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Refused
All right to build
Should not build
Refused
All right to build
Should not build
Refused
All right to build
Should not build
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00%
3%
46%
51%
8%
31%
62%
2%
23%
75%
Q18. Do you think it is all right for Israel to build settlements in these territories, or do you think they should not?
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Refused
The escalation of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially in Jerusalem, is likely to be used by ISIS to draw more support among Muslims worldwide and to focus more attention on confronting Israel and the US.
Palestinian-Israeli violence will not affect either the support for ISIS or its strategies. Its aims are independent of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and it’s unlikely to draw more supporters because of it.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
6%
64%
30%
Q19. Which one of the following statements is closest to your view?
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Refused
The escalation of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially in Jerusalem, is likely to be used by ISIS to draw more support among Muslims worldwide and to focus more attention on confronting Israel and the US.
Palestinian-Israeli violence will not affect either the support for ISIS or its strategies. Its aims are independent of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and it’s unlikely to draw more supporters because of it.
Refused
The escalation of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially in Jerusalem, is likely to be used by ISIS to draw more support among Muslims worldwide and to focus more attention on confronting Israel and the US.
Palestinian-Israeli violence will not affect either the support for ISIS or its strategies. Its aims are independent of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and it’s unlikely to draw more supporters because of it.
Refused
The escalation of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially in Jerusalem, is likely to be used by ISIS to draw more support among Muslims worldwide and to focus more attention on confronting Israel and the US.
Palestinian-Israeli violence will not affect either the support for ISIS or its strategies. Its aims are independent of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and it’s unlikely to draw more supporters because of it.
Repu
blican
Indep
ende
ntDe
mocra
t
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
4%
71%
25%
7%
60%
33%
7%
60%
33%
Q19. Which one of the following statements is closest to your view?
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Refused
The rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq
The instability in Libya
Iranian behavior in general
The violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
2%
70%
3%
12%
13%
Q20. Of the challenges facing the United States in the Middle East, which of the following do you be-lieve threatens American interests the most?
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Refused
The rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq
The instability in Libya
Iranian behavior in general
The violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Refused
The rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq
The instability in Libya
Iranian behavior in general
The violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Refused
The rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq
The instability in Libya
Iranian behavior in general
The violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Repu
blica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
1%
71%
1%
15%
11%
3%
67%
3%
13%
14%
3%
70%
6%
9%
13%
Q20. Of the challenges facing the United States in the Middle East, which of the following do you be-lieve threatens American interests the most?
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Refused
President Obama
Republicans in Congress
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
3%
45%
52%
Q21. When it comes to policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict, whom do you trust more?
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Refused
President Obama
Republicans in Congress
Refused
President Obama
Republicans in Congress
Refused
President Obama
Republicans in CongressRe
publica
nInde
pend
ent
Democ
rat
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
2%
8%
91%
8%
43%
49%
2%
80%
18%
Q21. When it comes to policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict, whom do you trust more?