Highlights
Introduction: AWRAD recently completed an “Opinion Poll of Palestinian Youth.” In the course of this survey, AWRAD surveyed 1,200 Palestinian youth (18-30 years old) in the West Bank and Gaza, similar to a survey completed in January 2012. The results provide illustrative data on the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of Palestinian youth. The current press release is one in a series highlighting findings on the following issues: the peace process, political and social activism, the Arab Spring and its implications on Palestine, evaluation of leaders and political groups, and policy priorities. The focus of this specific release is primarily youth attitudes regarding the changes occurring in the Arab World, and their effect on Palestinian politics. The following are significant results obtained in this survey: Effects of the Arab Spring on Palestine: Palestinian youth are distinctly less positive today about the effects of the “Arab Spring” on Palestinian affairs than they were in AWRAD’s previous youth poll over a year ago. Presently, only 18 percent of all youth believe regional changes are positively affecting the Palestinian situation; a sharp drop of 25 points from January 2102. In contrast, 57 percent now view the Arab Spring negatively; a rise of 19 points. 21 percent believe that these events have no impact.
Possibility of Uprising against Palestinian Governments: Palestinian youth still consider the possibility of similar uprisings against the governments in the West Bank or Gaza Strip as unlikely. 64 percent of youth believe there is no possibility of such events in the West Bank, and an additional 53 percent say the same about Gaza. However, though the rate of disagreement regarding the West Bank government has remained stable, it has fallen by 6 points with respect to the government in Gaza. In addition, Palestinian youth continue to oppose such uprisings. Overall, 72 percent state they would oppose an uprising in the West Bank, and 63 percent say the same in regards to Gaza. Only 21 percent of respondents would support such events in the West Bank, and 30 percent in Gaza.
Impact of Events in Egypt: Palestinian youth are very aware of recent developments in Egypt with 83 percent reporting that they are following events. In addition, 57 percent believe Morsi’s ousting will have a negative effect on reconciliation between Fateh and Hamas, while 21 percent believe it will be positive, and 22 percent believe it will have no effect. Furthermore, 50 percent believe the removal of Morsi will have a negative impact on the peace process with Israel, while 24 percent believe it will be positive, and 27 percent believe it will be a non-factor.
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