A wartime opinion poll among Palestinians shows a rise in support for Hamas, which appears to have ticked up even in the devastated Gaza Strip.

The findings by a Palestinian pollster signal more difficulties ahead for the Biden administration’s postwar vision for Gaza and raise questions about Israel’s stated goal of ending Hamas’ military and governing capabilities.

Washington has called for the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority, currently led by Abbas, to eventually assume control of Gaza and run both territories as a precursor to statehood. U.S. officials have said the PA must be revitalized, without letting on whether this would mean leadership changes.

The PA administers pockets of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and has governed Gaza until a takeover by Hamas militants in 2007. The Palestinians have not held elections since 2006 when Hamas won a parliamentary majority.

  • @girlfreddy@lemmy.caOP
    2•11 months ago

    Because you’re saying Gaza should be excluded for lack of information?

    I said that because you continuously focused on the West Bank.

    • PugJesus
      -2•11 months ago

      I said that because you continuously focused on the West Bank.

      Only found if you have an internet connection … which Gazans haven’t had regularily since Oct 7.

      This you? Because that’s what started this whole aside about Gaza needing to be excluded.