| As you probably know, the recent violence followed the kidnapping of three Israeli soldiers, one in Gaza and two in southern Lebanon. Which of the following statements comes closer to your own view? |
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| Israel has the right to defend itself and the Israeli attacks in Gaza and the Lebanon have been an appropriate and proportionate response to the kidnappings |
17 |
| Israel has the right to defend itself but the Israeli attacks in Gaza and the Lebanon have been an inappropriate and disproportionate response |
63 |
| Neither/Don't Know |
20 |
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| Some people say the Israelis have brought the present violence on themselves by refusing to withdraw behind their original borders and by taking over Palestinian land in the West Bank. Do you think the Israelis have, to any extent, brought the present violence on themselves? |
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| Yes, there would be fewer attacks and a real chance for peace if Israel withdrew behind its original borders |
40 |
| No, the opponents of Israel will always attack Israel and try to destroy it, no matter where its borders are |
35 |
| Don't know |
25 |
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How would you rate the American administration's performance in the current crisis? |
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Excellent |
1 |
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Good |
4 |
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Fair |
18 |
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Poor |
32 |
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Very Poor |
27 |
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Don't Know |
18 |
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Which of the following statements comes closer to your own view? |
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Tony Blair in the current crisis gives the impression of making up his own mind and taking his own line |
15 |
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Tony Blair in the current crisis gives the impression of siding with the Americans, whatever the Americans say |
64 |
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Don't know |
21 |
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ICM Research interviewed a random sample of 1,000 adults aged 18+ by telephone on 20-21st April, 2002. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults.
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"Q3. In the dispute in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians, from what you have seen and heard about the conflict which of the two do you sympathise with more, Israel or the Palestinians?"
Israel 14%
Palestine 28%
Both 14%
Neither 23%
Don't know 20%
Thanks for posting the poll results. Frankly, I'm surprised that the results weren't more obviously skewed in the Arabs' favour.
Result of the BBC-brainwashing over the past 60 years.