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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

June 15, 2021

The poll found that 53% of Palestinians believe Hamas is “most deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people,” while only 14% prefer Abbas’ secular Fatah party.

https://apnews.com/article/hamas-middle-east-science-32095d8e1323fc1cad819c34da08fd87

There's the latest I could find. I'm open to seeing a later one but I'd be surprised to see a large swing in support in just a few years given the history.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

53% is very low from people knowing Hamas will murder them if they oppose them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Let's plant a flag here and acknowledge that we've moved from "that poll is old" to "these polls can't be trusted".

Were Fatah supporters murdered for voting against and then (prematurely) PUBLICLY celebrating Hamas' loss? I couldn't find anything with a quick search. Maybe you could link me?

[–] [email protected] -4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

These people 'vote' with a gun held to their head. Do you understand how things work under authoritarian rule?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago

Were Fatah supporters murdered for voting against and then (prematurely) PUBLICLY celebrating Hamas’ loss? I couldn’t find anything with a quick search. Maybe you could link me?