Posted on 09/11/2003 10:06:09 AM PDT by Alouette
A Dialogue survey conducted for Haaretz indicates, according to Yossi Verter of Haaretz, "relative moderation in the public view of the Oslo Accords." This evaluation is based on the following statistics: 35% see Oslo as "an honest but failed attempt to end the conflict;" 11% - "a mistaken but remediable step;" 20% - "a historic breakthrough that was missed;" 20% - "a historic failure for which we are still paying the price."
Verter writes, "In hindsight, it [Oslo] no longer seems like such a great crime. Almost two thirds of those surveyed are willing to demonstrate understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and even identification - if not exactly in regard to Oslo, then in regard to its basic idea, and to the motives that led to its birth." Verter's conclusion is reached by adding those who chose the first three answers, and attributing to them "understanding" and "forgiveness." An Arutz-7 correspondent noted, however, that a more accurate analysis of the findings might show that "in hindsight, virtually the entire country sees Oslo as a failure," and "almost 90% feel that its results are irreparable."
Another interesting finding of the poll is that 54% feel that if in 1999 - the date set by Oslo for the establishment of a Palestinian state - such a state had actually been established, there wouldn't be peace today between it and Israel.
72% No chance of peace for at least next 10 years
Dr. Aaron Lerner 11 September 2003
The following are the results of a poll of a representative sample of 504 adult Israelis (including Israeli Arabs) carried out for Haaretz by the Dialogue Institute on Monday evening, 7 September. Survey error +/- 4.36 percentage points (results published on 11 September):
Looking back, Oslo was:
29% Historic error were are paying for to this day
11% Diplomatic error that can be fixed
35% Honest attempt to resolve the conflict that failed
20% Historic breakthrough that was wasted
Impact of murder of Rabin on the failure of Oslo
Main factor 14%
One factor 32%
Would have failed even if Rabin lived 50%
If in 1999 a Palestinian state had been established on most of the West Bank and Gaza, as set in Oslo, would there be peace now between the State of Israel and the Palestinian state?
Certain yes 5% Think yes 19%
Maybe yes maybe no 20%
Think no 18% Certain no 36%
Don't know/refuse reply 2%
Which Israeli was most responsible for the failure of Oslo?
Rabin 19% Netanyahu 20% Barak 20% Sharon 10%
None, Israel isn't responsible for the failure 12%
Is there a chance for peace with the Palestinians?
No chance 48%
No in the coming 10 years 24%
Within 5 years 25%
Of those who replied that there was no chance of peace within the next 5 years:
Why won't there be peace in the coming years?
48% The Palestinians haven't come to terms with the existence of Israel
7% Israel hasn't come to terms with the establishment of a Palestinian state
35% Both reasons are correct
10% Don't know/refuse reply
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Poll: 71% 9/11 could happen in Israel 70% Support Attempt To Kill Yassin
Aaron Lerner Date: 11 September 2003
The following is IMRA's translation of results from the summary page of telephone poll of a representative national sample of 514 adult Israelis (including Israeli Arabs) carried out by "Brain Base" ["Maagar Mochot"] under the direction of Prof. Y. Katz for Israel Radio's "Another Matter" program on 10 September 2003 as presented on the website of the radio station. (http://bet.iba.org.il ). A table of results was not made available.
70% support the attempt to kill Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin [54% of Labor voters]
38% Support expelling Arafat, 32% Keep Arafat under house arrest in mukata
After the resignation of Abu Mazen should Israel continue with the implementation of the Roadmap?
Yes 51% No 33%
47% The new prime minister of the PA, Abu Ala, doesn't want to advance a diplomatic arrangement with Israel
58% The new prime minister of the PA, Abu Ala, cannot advance a diplomatic arrangement with Israel
Do you support the new budget proposal that was presented by minister of the treasury Binyamin Netanyahu this week?
Yes 24% No 47%
Do you support an NIS 3 billion cut in defense along with a cut in education and health or an NIS 6 billion cut in defense?
Defense & education, health cuts 32% Cut defense only 25%
51% Labor, Shas and the Histadrut should lead together the struggle against the proposed budget
77% Vicky Knafu will not succeed in her struggle via a hunger strike.
71% An event similar to the collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11 could take place also in Israel.
Of those who replied that such an event could happen also in Israel, 24% cited an attack on an El Al plane, 15% airborne attack on tall building, 15% car bomb attack on tall building, 10% attack on strategic facilities (electric plant, Pi Glilot [IMRA: that was already attacked once with a bomb planted on a truck that could have incinerated tens of thousands in the gas stored had ignited] , etc.)
65% Do not care who the coach of the national soccer team will be
Anyone could see back then it wouldn't work. How could it be other than it is today?
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