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00 )From among the following satellite news stations, which one you watched most during the last two months?
1)In general, how would you describe conditions of the Palestinians in the Palestinian areas in Gaza Strip these days?
2)In general, how would you describe conditions of the Palestinians in the Palestinian areas in the West Bank these days?
3)Generally, do you see yourself as:
4)Generally, do you see yourself as:
5)Do you think that there is corruption in PA institutions under the control of President Abu Mazin?
6)Do you think that there is corruption in PA institutions under the control of the dismissed government in the Gaza Strip
7)In your view, is there a press freedom in the West Bank?
8)In your view, is there a press freedom in the Gaza Strip?
9In your view, can people in the West Bank today criticize the authority without fear?
10In your view, can people in the Gaza Strip today criticize the authority without fear?
11Would you say that these days your security and safety, and that of your family, is assured or not assured?
12Do current political, security, and economic conditions lead you to seek emigration abroad?
13Tell us how do you evaluate the performance of the dismissed government of Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip? Is it good or bad?
15Are you satisfied or not satisfied with the performance of Mahmud Abbas since his election as president of the PA?
16If 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?
17And if the competition was between Marwan Barghouti representing Fateh and Ismail Haniyeh representing Hamas, whom would you vote for?
18 And what if the competition was between Marwan Barghouti, Ismail Haniyeh, and Mahmud Abbas, to whom would you vote?
19To whom did you vote in the last parliamentary elections?
20If new elections agreed to by all factions are held today and the same lists that took part in the last PLC elections were nominated, for whom would you vote?
21 -1From among the following vital national goals, which in your view should the first most important one and which should be the second most important goal that the Palestinian people should strive to achieve?
21-2From among the following vital national goals, which in your view should the first most important one and which should be the second most important goal that the Palestinian people should strive to achieve?
22 The Palestinian society confronts today various problems, like the continuation of occupation and settlements, the spread of unemployment and poverty, the lack of national unity due to the split between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the continuatio
23 Some people say that the Palestinian Authority, in its two parts in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, has become a burden on the Palestinian people while others say that it is an accomplishment for the Palestinian people. What do you think?
24 Given the ups and downs, the progress and the setbacks in the Fateh-Hamas dialogue, what are your expectations for the future of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip?
25 Now after the re-election of Khalid Misha’al chairman of Hamas’ political bureau and the election of Ismail Haniyyeh deputy-chair, do you think this development will speed up or slowdown the reconciliation process between Fatah and Hamas or will have n
26 Do you support or oppose the resignation of Salam Fayyad as prime minister?
27 PA president appointed Rami al Hamdallah, al Najah University president, as a prime minister succeeding Salam Fayyad, the former prime minister. Do you support or oppose the appointment of Hamdallah?
28 A Western writer quoted the resigned Prime Minister Fayyad as saying that the Palestinian leadership has been a failure from the beginnings. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree with Fayyad’s views?
29 It seems that Israel does not object to the opening of the Rafah terminal to the movement of passengers, but it says that the opening of the terminal for the movement of goods between the Gaza Strip and Egypt might lead to the closure of its crossings
30 In order to end the Palestinian split between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, some call for the downfall of the regime in the West Bank while others call for the downfall of the regime in the Gaza Strip. Tell us what you think: does the ending of the
31-1 without an agreement on a date for presidential and legislative elections
31-2 with the existing constraints on freedoms for members of Hamas in the West Bank
31-3 with the existing constraints on freedoms for members of Fatah in the Gaza Strip
31-4 with the continuation of security coordination between the Israeli and Palestinian security services
31-5 with Hamas insisting on preserving its armed wing, al Qassam Brigades, in the Gaza Strip
31-6 with the PA in the West Bank continuing to recognize Israel and the Oslo agreement
31-7 with Hamas refusing to accept agreements signed between the PLO and Israel
32 Some say that the Gaza Strip is now a territory occupied by Israel just like the West Bank while others say that the Gaza Strip is no longer occupied and that it is in fact liberated. What do you think? Is the Strip occupied or liberated?
33 In the context of the talk about the financial crisis in the West Bank, some wonder about the necessity of continuing to pay salaries for PA employees in the Gaza Strip, some of whom do not work because the PA has asked them to boycott the Hamas govern
34 If the Hamdallah government stopped payment of salaries to PA employees in the Gaza Strip, those who used to work for the PA before the split, do you think the Hamas government alone would be able to provide all the financial needs of the Strip?
35 Some Israelis have called upon their government to officially recognize the Hams government in the Gaza Strip given the fact that it represents a de facto independent entity. They further call for negotiations with the Hamas government to reach a long
36 In your view, will Israel in the near future agree to recognize the Hamas government and to negotiate with it?
37 If the PA in the West Bank dissolves itself or if it were to collapse because of its financial problems or because of a new intifada, is it appropriate in this case for Hamas to declare the Gaza Strip an independent entity constituting a nucleus for a
38 If the split between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is to last much longer, would it become necessary in that case to hold new legislative and presidential elections even if separately in each area and even under conditions of split?
39 Most countries in the world have recognized the state of Palestine under President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad. In your view, should these countries recognize also the government of Hamas in the Gaza Strip?
40 In the agreement between King Abdallah Bin al Hussein of Jordan and President Mahmoud Abbas regarding Jerusalem’s Muslim holy places, the Palestinian side recognized the King’s custodian rights over al Haram al Sharif (Noble Sanctuary) including the pr
41 There is talk about the establishment of a special relationship with Jordan, such as a confederation between Jordan and the Palestinian state. Do you support or oppose the establishment of such a confederation now or in the future after the ending of t
42 What do you expect to happen between Palestinians and Israelis after the launching of the efforts of US Secretary of State John Kerry to renew the peace process and the modification introduced on the Arab Peace Initiative accepting minor territorial sw
43 Do you support or oppose the solution based on the establishment of a Palestinian State alongside Israel known as the two States solution?
44 Some believe that the two-state solution, an independent Palestinian state alongside the state of Israel, is no longer viable due to settlement expansion while others believe that it is still viable today as settlements can be dismantled or evacuated w
45. Talk has recently increased about the inevitable failure of the two state solution and the need to demand the formulation of a solution based on the establishment of one state in all Palestinian areas and Israel, one in which Arabs and Jews enjoy equa
46. Now more than 45 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, med
47. To 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?
48. What do you think are the aspirations of Israel for the long run?
49. And what do you think are the aspirations of the Palestinian Authority and the PLO for the long run?
50. 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
51 During its visit to Washington, DC last month, an Arab League delegation announced that the Arab or Saudi Initiative endorses the idea of a minor territorial exchange between the Palestinian state and the state of Israel in the permanent settlement. In
52. There is a proposal that after the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and the settlement 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 peop
3 Abandon the two state solution and demand the establishment of one state for Palestinians and Israelis
4 Resort to popular non violent and unarmed resistance
5 Return to the armed intifada and confrontations
6 Dissolve the Palestinian Authority
54 Lately, settlers’ attacks on Palestinians and their properties in the West Bank have been on the rise. In your view, what is the best means of protection for Palestinians against settlers’ attacks?
55 Some say that in order to stop settlement expansion, the Palestinians should complain to the International Criminal Court (ICC) while others say that such will lead to financial sanctions leading to cutting of funds and PA collapse. What do you think?
56 The new US Administration is making an effort to bring Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table without any preconditions. The effort involves also an economic plan and a focus on negotiations on borders and security. In your view, shoul
57. Concerning armed attacks against Israeli civilians inside Israel, I….
58. Which of the following political parties do you support?
59. If you use the internet to surf social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and various groups or to access email, how many times do you normally do that?
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v10 Refugee status
v11 Education
v12 Occupation
v13 Work Sector
V15_b if a lottery was available in Palestine and you had the opportunity to participate, would you buy a ticket?
v14 Social Status
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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.
v18 Income (NIS)
v15 Religion