Foreign Minister Shimon Peres told the United Nations two weeks ago that there is broad Israeli support for a Palestinian state - but what is the truth? A poll carried out earlier this week shows that a full 81% of the public opposes such a state unless it can be certain that the Palestinians would honor the agreement under which the state would be formed. Almost half the population - 47% - opposes a PLO state under any circumstances. The poll was commissioned by IMRA (Independent Media Review and Analysis) and the ZOA (Zionist Organization of America), and sampled 502 adult Israelis - including Israeli-Arabs. Only 14% of the respondents are unconditionally in favor of a Palestinian state.
About 2/3 of those questioned said they feel that a PA state would constitute a threat to Israel, and about the same amount said that it would strengthen the ability of other Arab states to threaten Israel.
About 2/3 of those questioned said they feel that a PA state would constitute a threat to Israel, and about the same amount said that it would strengthen the ability of other Arab states to threaten Israel.