A survey of the Jewish population of Israel has found that 80% of the population believe that Aliyah [Jewish immigration to Israel] must be encouraged even during these times. The poll, carried out by the Dachaf Institute for the Jewish Agency, found that 63% believe that bonds between Israel and the Diaspora are equally important to both sides; 20% say that the ties are more important to Israelis and 14% feel that they are more important to Diaspora Jews. Approximately one-third of the Jewish population said that they personally helped absorb immigrants to at least some degree.
Other issues occupy public opinion in the PA\'s autonomous areas, however. Almost two-thirds of the Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza are in favor of continuing suicide attacks against Israel, according to poll results released by an eastern Jerusalem communications center. Eighty percent want the intifada to continue, and 72% are against PA arrests of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists. What is the goal of the present war? A full 39% feel that the purpose is to \"liberate all historic Palestine, including the area of the State of Israel,\" while 49% will settle for banishing Israel from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza and the establishment of another Arab state there.
Other issues occupy public opinion in the PA\'s autonomous areas, however. Almost two-thirds of the Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza are in favor of continuing suicide attacks against Israel, according to poll results released by an eastern Jerusalem communications center. Eighty percent want the intifada to continue, and 72% are against PA arrests of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists. What is the goal of the present war? A full 39% feel that the purpose is to \"liberate all historic Palestine, including the area of the State of Israel,\" while 49% will settle for banishing Israel from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza and the establishment of another Arab state there.