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

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

1)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

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

4)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

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

7)In your view, is there a press freedom in the West Bank?
1 = yes
2 = to some extent
3 = no
4 = DK-NA

11Would 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

12Do current political, security, and economic conditions lead you to seek emigration abroad?
1 = 1) Certainly seek to emigrate
2 = 2) Seek emigration
3 = 3) Do not seek emigration
4 = 4) Certainly do not seek emigration
5 = 5) DK/NA

13Tell us how do you evaluate the performance of the dismissed government of Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip? Is it good or bad?
1 = 1) Very Good
2 = 2) Good
3 = 3) Neither good nor bad
4 = 4) Bad
5 = 5) Very Bad
6 = 6) No Opinion/Don’t know

15Are 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

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?
1 = 1) Mahmoud Abbas
2 = 2) Ismael Haniyyah
3 = 3) I will not participate in the elections
4 = 4) DK/NA

17And 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

18 And what if the competition was between Marwan Barghouti, Ismail Haniyeh, and Mahmud Abbas, to whom would you vote?
1 = 1) Marwan Barghouti
2 = 2) Ismael Haniyyah
3 = 3. Mahmud Abbas
4 = 4) I will not participate in the elections
5 = 5) DK/NA

19To 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 (headed by salam fayyad)
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

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?
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(headed by salam fayyad)
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

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?
1 = 1. Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 borders and the establishm
2 = 2. Obtain the right of return to refuges to their 1948 towns
3 = 3. Establish a democratic political system that respects fre
4 = 4. Build a pious or moral individual and a religious society

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
1 = 1) continuation of occupation and settlements,
2 = 2) spread of unemployment and poverty
3 = 3) lack of national unity due to the split
4 = 4) continuation of the siege and blockade of the Gaza Strip and the closure of its border crossings
5 = 5) the spread of corruption in public institutions
6 = 6) others (-------------- )
7 = 7) DK/NA

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?
1 = 1 The PA in its two parts is an accomplishment for the Palestinian people
2 = 2 The PA in its two parts is a burden on the Palestinian people
3 = 3 The PA is an accomplishment in the West Bank and a burden in the Gaza Strip
4 = 4 The PA in a burden in the West Bank and an accomplishment in the Gaza Strip
5 = 5 DK/NA

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?
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

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
1 = 1) Will speed up the process of reconciliation
2 = 2) Will slowdown the process of reconciliation
3 = 3) Will have no impact on the process of reconciliation
4 = 4) DK/NA

26 Do you support or oppose the resignation of Salam Fayyad as prime minister?
1 = 1) certainly agree
2 = 2) agree
3 = 3) disagree
4 = 4) 4) certainly Disagree
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1) I certainly prefer the opening of the terminal with Egypt for goods on permanent basis
2 = 2) I prefer the opening of the terminal with Egypt for goods on permanent basis
3 = 3) I prefer the opening of the terminal with Israel for goods on permanent basis
4 = 4) I certainly prefer the opening of the terminal with Israel for goods on permanent basis
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1) does not require the downfall of regime in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
2 = 2) requires downfall of regime in the West Bank
3 = 3) requires downfall of regime in the Gaza Strip
4 = 4) requires downfall of regime in both places
5 = 5) DK/NA

31-1 without an agreement on a date for presidential and legislative elections
1 = 1-Certainly yes
2 = 2-YES
3 = 3-NO
4 = 4-Certainly no
5 = 5-DK-NA

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?
1 = 1-occupied
2 = 2- liberated
3 = 3- partly occupied and partly liberated
4 = 4) DK/NA

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
1 = 1) certainly support
2 = 2) support
3 = 3) oppose
4 = 4) certainly oppose
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1) I Support the establishment of a confederation between Jordan and the Palestinian STATE now
2 = 2) I Support that in the future, after ENDING OCUPITION
3 = 3) Do not support the establishment of a confederation with Jordan now or in the future
4 = 4) DK/NA

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
1 = 1) the two sides will return soon to negotiations
2 = 2) the two sides will return to negotiations but some armed attacks will take place
3 = 3) the two sides will not return to negotiations and some armed attacks will take place
4 = 4) the two sides will not return to negotiations and there will be no armed attacks
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1. certainly the two-state solution is no longer viable
2 = 2. the two state solution is no longer viable
3 = 3. the two-state solution remains viable today
4 = 4. Certainly, the two-state solution remains viable today
5 = 5. DK/NA

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
1 = 1) None existent
2 = 2) Low
3 = 3) Medium
4 = 4) High
5 = 5) DK/NA

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?
1 = 1. Very Worried
2 = 2-Worried
3 = 3. Not worried
4 = 4. Not worried at all
5 = 5.DK/NA

48. What do you think are the aspirations of Israel for the long run?
1 = 1. Withdrawal from the territories it occupied in 1967 after
2 = 2. Withdrawal form part of the occupied territories after gu
3 = 3. Annexation of the West Bank while denying political right
4 = 4. Extending the borders of the state of Israel to cover all
5 = 5. DK/NA

49. And what do you think are the aspirations of the Palestinian Authority and the PLO for the long run?
1 = 1) Regain some of the territories conquered in the 1967 war Withdrawal from the territories it occu
2 = 2) Regain all the territories conquered in the 1967 war
3 = 3) Conquer the State of Israel and regain control over the pre 1948 Palestine
4 = 4) Conquer the State of Israel and destroy much of the Jewish population in Israel
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1 My support increased
2 = 2 My support decreased
3 = 3 My position did not change
4 = 4 DK/NA

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?
1 = 1) formation of local un-armed defense committees in various towns and villages
2 = 2) deployment of Palestinian National Security Forces in targeted towns and villages
3 = 3) return to armed intifada
4 = 4) Others (specify: ….. )
5 = 5) DK/NA

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?
1 = 1) Certainly should go to the ICC
2 = 2) should go to the ICC
3 = 3) should not go to the ICC
4 = 4) Certainly should not go to the ICC
5 = 5) DK/NA

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
1 = 1 Certainly should accept
2 = 2 Should accept
3 = 3 Should reject
4 = 4 Certainly should reject
5 = 5 DK/NA

58. Which 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)third way headed by salam feyyad
12 = 12- none of the above
13 = 13- others

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?
1 = 1) More than once a day
2 = 2) daily
3 = 3) between 2-5 times weekly
4 = 4) once a week
5 = 5) once a month
6 = 6) others (specify -----)
7 = 7) Does not apply—I have no email and do not visit social sites

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