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00 ) From among the following satellite news stations, which one you watched most during the last two months?
01) Are you satisfied or not satisfied with the performance of Mahmud Abbas since his election as president of the PA?
02)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?
03)And if the competition was between Marwan Barghouti representing Fateh and asmail haniyeh representing Hams, whom would you vote for?
04)To whom of the following lists did you vote in the legislative elections that took place in January 25, 2006?
05)If new elections are held today and the same lists that took part in the last PLC elections were nominated, for whom would you vote?
06-1Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the national unity government during the last three months in the following areas: Enforcing law and order and fighting lawlessness
06-2Conduct reforms and fight corruption
06-3Reduce restrictions of occupation and confront settlements and wall
06-4Improve economic conditions, for example solve the problem of salaries and fighting poverty
06-5Break international financial siege imposed on the PA
06-6Overall performance of the government
07-1If the national unity government fails to achieve vital national goals such as ending infighting, breaking international siege, and enforcing law and order, would you in this case approve or disapprove the following options: Organize early presidentia
07-2Dissolve government and appoint a new non Hamas prime minister
07-3Declare an emergency situation and form an emergency government
07-4Organize a referendum on dissolving parliament and conducting early legislative elections
08)In general, how would you describe conditions of the Palestinians in the Palestinian areas these days?
09)Generally, do you see yourself as:
10)Generally, do you see yourself as:
11)Do you think that there is corruption in PA institutions?
12)If yes, will this corruption in PA institutions increase, decrease or remain as it is in the future?
13)Would you say that these days your security and safety, and that of your family, is assured or not assured?
14)Do current political, security, and economic conditions lead you to seek emigration abroad?
15)In these days, to what extent you are proud of being a Palestinian?
16)After the electoral experience that took place early this year, what is your evaluation of democracy in Palestine? Specifically, do you see in this democracy a successful system that is suited for Palestine or do you see in it a failed system that can
17)And what should the Palestinian Authority do now? Should it maintain the democratic system despite its problems or abandon it and adopt a non democratic system?
18)Do you think the national unity government should accept or reject the Quartet condition which demands recognition of Israel?
19)How do you evaluate the positions and statements of Hamas regarding recognition of Israel since its election victory?
20)Some people say that given the continuation of the international diplomatic and financial sanctions and due to the eruption of infighting and the continued Israeli attacks and bombing, and given the absence of security or law and order, it would be bet
21)Also, there is a proposal to deploy international armed forces in the Gaza Strip, especially on the border with Israel and Egypt to prevent arm smuggling and rocket launching on Israel. Do you support or oppose the deployment of such forces in the Gaza
22)Also, there is talk about the establishment of a special relationship with Jordan, for example, the establishment of a confederation between Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Do you support or oppose the establishment of such a confederation now be
23)Fighting erupted last month between armed men from Fateh and Hamas leading to the death of dozens on both sides. Who in your view is responsible for this infighting?
24)And who came out winner from this infighting?
25)Armed groups in the Gaza Strip kidnap foreigners or burn institutions such as internet cafes or bomb foreign schools. How do you view these acts? Are they national and Islamic acts that benefit Palestinians and deserve support or are they criminal acts
26)Were you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of president Abu Mazin during the infighting last month?
27)And were you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of prime minister Ismail Haneih during the infighting last month?
28)The ceasefire agreement with Israel in the Gaza Strip collapsed last month and president Abu Mazin proposed to the armed factions a plan that starts with a comprehensive mutual ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip for one month after which it is ext
29)What do you expect to happen now, if a cease fire agreement is reached between Israel and the Palestinians?
30)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
31)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
32)And what is the Israeli majority opinion on this issue? Do most Israelis 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 the peace process?
33)Now 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, medium, low, o
34)The American security plan, which was presented to the Palestinians and Israelis last month, demands few measures from each side. We will read to you the most important measures and then ask for your opinion about the plan, do you approve or disapprove
35) 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 resoved through negotiation
36)What in your view is Hamas's position regarding this Saudi initiative? Does it support it or oppose it?
37)And what about the position of the government of Ehud Olmert? Does the Israeli government support or oppose this Saudi initiative?
38In your opinion, is it possible these days to reach a compromise settlement with the current Israeli leadership?
39How soon do you think will a political settlement between Israel and the Palestinians be achieved?
40)I will read to you now a possible solution of the refugees problem within the auspices of the Saudi plan
41)If a peace agreement is reached, and a Palestinian state is established and recognized by Israel, would you support or oppose the efforts to reach full reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinian state?
42-1Do you have or do not have trust in the following armed groups and security services? Force 17 or presidential guard
42-2Preventive security
42-3General intelligence
42-4Police
41-5Izzeddin al Qassam Brigades
42-6Al Aqsa Myrters Brigades
42-7Executive Force
42-8National Security Forces
43)In you view what in these days is the greatest threat or danger confronting the Palestinians?
44-1Muslim scholars and jurists sometimes disagree about the proper interpretation of Islam in response to present-day issues. For each of the statements listed below, please indicate whether you agree strongly, agree, disagree, or disagree strongly with
44-2Islam requires that in a Muslim country the political rights of non-Muslims should be inferior to those of Muslims
44-3Banks in Muslim countries must be forbidden from charging even modest interest on loans because this is forbidden by Islam
44-4It is acceptable in Islam for male and female university students to attend classes together
44-5If a Muslim converts to another religion, he must be punished by execution
44-6In Islam a woman should dress modestly, but Islam does not require that she wear a hijab
45-1The following statements are about women in our society. I will read them to you to find out the extent to which you agree or disagree with them: A woman can be a president or prime minister of a Muslim country
45-2A married woman can work outside the home if she wishes
45-3On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do
45-4A university education is more important for a boy than a girl
45-5Men and women should have equal job opportunities and wages
45-6Men and women should receive equal wages and salaries
45-7A woman can travel abroad by herself if she wishes
46)We read and hear in the media description of people and groups as being right wing, left wing, and center. If you want to describe your self, you would say, you are:
47)Do you think the movement or faction you support practices or does not practice democracy within its ranks and inside its institutions?
48)Do you agree or disagree that the movement or faction you support should take more measure of transparency and democracy within its ranks and institutions?
49)Which of the following political parties do you support?
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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