v03 Area
1 = west bank
2 = Gaza Strip

v04 Residence
1 = Jenin
2 = Tobas
3 = Taulkarm
4 = Qalqilia
5 = Salfit
6 = Nablus
7 = Ramallah
8 = Jerusalem
9 = Jericho
10 = Betlehem
11 = Hebron
12 = Jabalia
13 = Gaza city
14 = Khanyounis
15 = Deir al Balah
16 = Rafah

v05 Place
1 = city
2 = Village/ Town
3 = Refugee Camp

v07 Date
1 = 10-12-2009 الخميس
2 = 11-12-2009 الجمعة
3 = 12-12-2009 السبت
4 = اخرى

v08 Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female

00 )From among the following satellite news stations, which one you watched most during the last two months?
1 = 1) al Arabia
2 = 2) al Jazeera
3 = 3) al Hurra
4 = 4) al Manar
5 = 5) Palestine TV
6 = 6)alaqsa
7 = 7) Do not watch TV
8 = 8) others
9 = 9) Do not have a dish
10 = 10) DK/NA

01)In general, how would you describe conditions of the Palestinians in the Palestinian areas in Gaza Strip these days?
1 = 1) Very good
2 = 2) Good
3 = 3) so so
4 = 4) Bad
5 = 5) Very bad
6 = 6) DK/NA

03)Generally, do you see yourself as:
1 = 1) Religious
2 = 2) somewhat religious
3 = 3) not religious
4 = 4) DK/NA

04)Generally, do you see yourself as:
1 = 1) supportive of the peace process
2 = 2) opposed to the peace process
3 = 3) between support and opposition
4 = 4) DK/NA

05)Do you think that there is corruption in PA institutions under the control of President Abu Mazin?
1 = yes
2 = no
3 = DK-NA

06)If yes, will this corruption in PA institutions under the control of President Abu Mazin increase, decrease or remain as it is in the future?
1 = 1) Will increase
2 = 2) Will remain as it is
3 = 3) will decrease
4 = 4) DK/NA

09)Would you say that these days your security and safety, and that of your family, is assured or not assured?
1 = 1) Completely assured
2 = 2) Assured
3 = 3) Not assured
4 = 4) Not assured at all
5 = 5) DK/NA

12)Are you satisfied or not satisfied with the performance of Mahmud Abbas since his election as president of the PA?
1 = 1) very satisfied
2 = 2) satisfied
3 = 3) not satisfied
4 = 4) not satisfied at all
5 = 5) DK/NA

13)If new presidential elections are to take place today, and Mahmud Abbas was nominated by Fateh and Ismail Haniyeh was nominated by Hamas, whom would you vote for?
1 = 1) Mahmoud Abbas
2 = 2) Ismael Haniyyah
3 = 3) I will not participate in the elections
4 = 4) DK/NA

14)And if the competition was between Marwan Barghouti representing Fateh and Ismail Haniyeh representing Hamas, whom would you vote for?
1 = 1) Marwan Barghouti
2 = 2) Ismael Haniyyah
3 = 3) I will not participate in the elections
4 = 4) DK/NA

15If you were to select a vice president, whom would you select from among the following list of candidates?
1 = 1) Ismail Haniyeh
2 = 2) Salam Fayyad
3 = 3) Marwan Barghouti
4 = 4) Mustafa Barghouti
5 = 5) Saeb Erekat
6 = 6) Others
7 = 7) DK/NA

16To whom did you vote in the last parliamentary elections?
1 = 1) alternative
2 = 2) independent Palestine
3 = 3) Abu Ali Mustafa
4 = 4) Abu al Abbas
5 = 5) freedom and social justice
6 = 6) change and reform
7 = 7) national coalition for justice and democ
8 = 8) third way
9 = 9) freedom and independence
10 = 10) Palestinian justice
11 = 11) Fateh
12 = 12) none of the above/ DK/NA/ Do not remember
13 = 13) will not participate in elections

18After the separation between Gaza and the West Bank, Hamas and the government of Ismail Haniyeh remained in power in Gaza and considered itself the legitimate government while president Abu Mazin formed a new government headed by Salam Fayyad followed b
1 = 1) Haniyehs' government is the legitimate one
2 = 2) Abu Mazin's and Fayyad government is the legitimate one
3 = 3) Both governments are legitimate
4 = 4) Both governments are not legitimate
5 = 5) DK/NA

19From among the following three Palestinian priorities, which in your opinion is the most important one today?
1 = 1) Gaza reconstruction
2 = 2) reconciliation and reunification of the West Bank and the gaza strib
3 = 3) opening of Gaza crossings with Egypt and Israel
4 = 4) DK/NA

20To what extent are you worried or not worried that you or a member of your family could be hurt by Israel in your daily life or that your land would be confiscated or home demolished?
1 = 1. Very Worried
2 = 2. Worried
3 = 3. Not worried
4 = 4. Not worried at all
5 = 5.DK/NA

21In light of the visit by Nabil Sha'at to the Gaza Strip last month, what are your expectations for the future of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip?
1 = 1) unity will resume in the near future
2 = 2) unity will resume but will take a long time
3 = 3) unity will not resume and two separate entities will emerge
4 = 4) DK/NA

22Mahmud Abbas's term as president of the Palestinian Authority ended last January 2010 without new elections being held on that date. Did he or did not he lose his legitimacy as president of the PA?
1 = 1) certainly loses legitimacy
2 = 2) loses legitimacy
3 = 3) does not lose legitimacy
4 = 4)Certainly does not lose legitimacy
5 = 5) DK/NA

24In your view, who is responsible for the continued split in the PA between the West Bank and the West Bank, Hamas or Fateh
1 = 1) Hamas
2 = 2) Fateh
3 = 3) both
4 = 4) Neither
5 = 5) other
6 = 6) DK/NA

25The Palestinian Election Commission announced that it could not conduct elections on the constitutional date of last January 2010; who in your view was responsible for preventing the holding of elections on time?
1 = 1) Fateh
2 = 2) Hamas
3 = 3) the election commission
4 = 4) Israel
5 = 5) Other
6 = 6) DK/NA

26If Hamas wins next legislative and president elections, will this in your view lead to the lifting or to tightening of the international boycott of the Palestinian government?
1 = 1) will lead to the lifting of the boycott
2 = 2) will lead to the tightening of the boycott
3 = 3) conditions will stay as they are today
4 = 4) DK/NA

27And what about the unity between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip? Will a Hamas victory in the next legislative and presidential elections lead to consolidation of unity between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip or will it lead to consolidating the split
1 = 1) will lead to consolidation of WBGS unity
2 = 2) will lead to consolidation of WBGS split
3 = 3) conditions of WBGS will stay as they are today
4 = 4) DK/NA

30Palestinian cabinet decided to hold local elections in the West Bank in July 2010 even if reconciliation between Fateh and Hamas was not achieved by that date. All factions agreed to participate in these elections with the exception of Hamas which condi
1 = 1) certainly support
2 = 2) support
3 = 3) oppose
4 = 4) certainly oppose
5 = 5) DK/NA

31 [for West Bank respondents only] If local elections were held in the West Bank before the achievement of reconciliation and all factions participated except Hamas, would you participate or not participate?
1 = 1) certainly will participate
2 = 2) will participate
3 = 3) will not participate
4 = 4) certainly will not participate
5 = 5) DK/NA

32There are press reports about corruption and scandals in the Palestinian Authority including a video tape that was aired in the Israeli TV and was presented as something that the Palestinian Intelligence Department has filmed. As a result, President Abb
1 = 1) Yes, I have heard about them and have seen the video tape
2 = 2) I only heard or read about them
3 = 3) I neither heard about nor read them (go to Q34)
4 = 4) DK/NA

33What is your assessment? Do you believe or do not believe the reports?
1 = 1) certainly believe them
2 = 2) tend to generally believe them
3 = 3) tend to think they are exaggeration and fabrications from Israeli sources
4 = 4) Certain they are exaggeration and fabrications from Israeli sources
5 = 5) DK/NA

34As stated earlier, the president established an investigation committee to look into the report of corruption and scandals. Tell us to what extent you have confidence in the work of this committee:
1 = 1) I have a great deal of confidence in it
2 = 2) I have an average level of confidence in it
3 = 3) I have little confidence in it
4 = 4) I have no confidence at all in it
5 = 5) DK/NA

35As stated earlier, it was reported that the video tape that recoded the head of Abbas's office in an embarrassing situation was recorded by the PA department of intelligence. Do you believe or do not believe this report?
1 = 1) certainly believe it
2 = 2) tend to believe it
3 = 3) tend not to believe it
4 = 4) certainly do not believe it
5 = 5) DK/NA

36And now tell us what you think about this. Do you accept or do not accept the involvement of a PA governmental department in photographing Palestinians in embarrassing situations as the case may have been with the head of the office of the PA president?
1 = 1) certainly accept
2 = 2) tend to accept
3 = 3) tend to reject
4 = 4) certainly reject
5 = 5) DK/NA

37People these days talk about the goals behind the iron wall that Egypt is currently building underground on its borders with Rafah. Tell us what you think the Egyptian goal is. Does it aim at:
1 = 1) consolidating the siege around the Gaza strip
2 = 2) pressure Hamas to sign the reconciliation document
3 = 3) protect Egypt’s security against smugglers
4 = 4) others (specify ---- or indicate combination of aims from those listed above)
5 = 5) DK/NA

38)There is a proposal that after the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and the settlemnet of all issues in dispute, including the refugees and Jerusalem issues, there will be a mutual recognition of Israel as the state of the Jewish peopl
1 = 1) Definitely agree
2 = 2) agree
3 = 3) disagree
4 = 4) definitely disagree
5 = 5) DK/NA

39)And what is the Palestinian majority opinion on this issue? Do most Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza support or oppose the recognition of Israel as the state of the Jewish people and Palestine as the state of the Palestinian people at the end of
1 = 1) Majority supports
2 = 2) Majority opposes
3 = 3) DK/NA

41)Now more than 40 years after the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, what in your view are the chances for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state next to the state of Israel in the next five years? Are they high, medi
1 = 1) None existent
2 = 2) Low
3 = 3) Medium
4 = 4) High
5 = 5) DK/NA

42) According to the Saudi plan, Israel will retreat from all territories occupied in 1967 including Gaza the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, and a Palestinian state will be established. The refugees problem will be resolved through negotiatio
1 = 1) certainly agree
2 = 2) agree
3 = 3) disagree
4 = 4) 4) certainly Disagree
5 = 5) DK/NA

43)What do you think are the aspirations of Israel for the long run?
1 = 1. Withdrawal from the territories it occupied in 1967 after guaranteeing its security
2 = 2. Withdrawal form part of the occupied territories after guaranteeing its security
3 = 3. Annexation of the West Bank while denying political rights of Palestinian citizens
4 = 4. Extending the borders of the state of Israel to cover all the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea
5 = 5. DK/NA

44)What do you expect to happen between Palestinians and Israelis now after the assassination of Mahmoud Al-Mabhuh In Dubai and the Israeli announcement of Al Haram al Ibrahimi in Hebron and Masjid Bilal in Bethlehem as part of Israeli historic national h
1 = 1) Negotiations will resume soon enough and armed confrontat
2 = 2) Negotiations will resume but some armed attacks will cont
3 = 3) Armed confrontations will not stop and the two sides will
4 = 4) DK/NA

45)And generally speaking is it possible or impossible to reach these days a final status settlement with Israel?
1 = 1. Definitely possible
2 = 2. Think it is possible
3 = 3. Think it is impossible
4 = 4. definitely impossible
5 = 5. DK/NA

46Do you support or oppose the solution based on the establishment of a Palestinian State alongside Israel known as the two States solution?
1 = 1.Definitely support
2 = 2.Support
3 = 3.Oppose
4 = 4.Definitely oppose
5 = 5.DN/NA (Do not read)

49And in your opinion which of the three solutions is most difficult to achieve?
1 = 1.the two independent states solution
2 = 2. the one state with equal rights solution
3 = 3. the two states jointly in confederation
4 = 4. DN/NA (Don’t read)

50Some people suggest that in the final Palestinian-Israeli settlement, Palestinians will have to choose between Israeli acknowledgement of the right of return with a limited number of refugees returning to proper Israel, or sovereignty over Palestinian n
1 = 1) Israeli acknowledgement of the right of return with a limited number of refugees returning to Israel
2 = 2) Sovereignty over Palestinian neighborhoods in East Jerusalem.
3 = 3) DK/NA (Don’t read)

51And how much more important is the step you chose over the one you did not choose?
1 = 1)much more important
2 = 2) somewhat more important
3 = 3) a little bit more important
4 = 4) DK/NA

52And if you had to choose between a Palestinian state within the 67 borders or a somewhat smaller state that goes with an Israeli acknowledgement of the right of return with a limited number of refugees returning to proper Israel, which one will you choo
1 = 1) A Palestinian state within the 67 borders.
2 = 2) A somewhat smaller state but with Israeli acknowledgement of the right of return with a limited number of refugees re
3 = 3) DK/NA (Don’t read)

56-1An independent and sovereign Palestinian state would be established and would live side by side with the state of Israel in peace, security, and cooperation. The full implementation of this agreement in its entirety will mean the end of conflict betwe
1 = 1) strongly agree
2 = 2) agree
3 = 3) disagree
4 = 4) strongly disagree
5 = 5) DK/NA

57I would like you to tell me if you would vote for or against such a peace treaty if presented to you by the Palestinian president in a referendum?
1 = 1) Certainly for (Go to Q62)
2 = 2) For (Go to Q62)
3 = 3) Against
4 = 4) Certainly against
5 = 5) NO/DK

58If in addition to the above items in the card, Israel agreed to accept the Arab peace initiative and in return all Arab countries supported this peace treaty, would you support or oppose it??
1 = 1) For
2 = 2) Against
3 = 3) NO/DK

62There is an alternative proposal to item #6 above which deals with holy places whereby (1) the Old City and its holy sites would be placed under the supervision of an international committee in which Palestine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and others w
1 = 1) certainly support
2 = 2) think I will Support
3 = 3) think I will Oppose
4 = 4) certainly oppose
5 = 5) DK/NA

63Concerning armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel, I….
1 = 1) strongly support
2 = 2) support
3 = 3) oppose
4 = 4) strongly oppose
5 = 5) DK/NA

64Which of the following political parties do you support?
1 = 1- PPP
2 = 2- PFLP
3 = 3- Fateh
4 = 4- Hamas
5 = 5- DFLP
6 = 6- Islamic Jihad
7 = 7- Fida
8 = 8- National inititiative (almubadara)
9 = 9- Independent Islamist
10 = 10- Independent nationalist
11 = 11- none of the above
12 = 12- others

v10 Refugee status
1 = Refugees
2 = Non-Refugees

v11 Education
1 = illiterate
2 = elementary
3 = preparatory
4 = secondary
5 = college
6 = BA
7 = MA+

v12 Occupation
1 = student
2 = laborer
3 = housewife
4 = employee
5 = craftsmen/prof
6 = marchant
7 = farmer
8 = retired
9 = doesn't work

v13 Work Sector
1 = public
2 = private
3 = no work

V15_b if a lottery was available in Palestine and you had the opportunity to participate, would you buy a ticket?
1 = Certainly yes
2 = Yes
3 = No
4 = Certainly no
5 = DK/NA

v14 Social Status
1 = unmarried
2 = married
3 = other

v17Today, the poverty line in Palestine is NIS 1800 for the family. Tell us if the income of your family is less than or more than that.
1 = much less
2 = less
3 = same
4 = more
5 = much more
6 = DK/NO

v18 Income (NIS)
1 = less than 600
2 = 601-1200
3 = 1201-1800
4 = 1801-2400
5 = 2401-3000
6 = 3001-3600
7 = 3601-4200
8 = 4201-4800
9 = G.T. 4800

v15 Religion
1 = Muslim
2 = Christian
3 = other

1 = 5 times a day
2 = 1-2 timed a day
3 = Only on Friday
4 = occasionally
5 = Rarly
6 = never