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Many Gazans were hostile to Hamas ahead of the group's brutal October 7 attack on Israel, with some describing its rule as a second occupation, according to rare polling data analyzed by a US-Palestinian researcher.
A survey conducted by Arab Barometer before the October 7 attacks showed Gazan Palestinians grew tired of how Hamas was ruling them since 2006.
PRINCETON, New Jersey: Many Gazans were hostile to Hamas ahead of the militant group's brutal October 7 attacks on southern Israel, with some describing its rule as a second occupation, rare polling data analyzed by an American Palestinian researcher showed.
The group’s leadership in exile has taken a back seat to its officials in Gaza.
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Considered authoritarian and corrupt, the Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave. But many believe it can be credible now only...