The American public supports Israel. A poll commissioned by Jewish organizations in the U.S. shows that 4/5 of those who are aware of what is going on in the Middle East declare that their positions are \"close to those of Israel.\" The survey encompassed 1,400 people, divided into four groups: the general public, American-Jews, the \"elite\" - people of high-income and high-education; and \"people of influence\" - journalists, community leaders, legislators, etc. Other findings of the poll:
* 58% of the American public believes that the Palestinians\' and Arab nation\' ultimate goal is to destroy Israel.
* 73% blame the Palestinian leadership for fanning the flames of violence.
* 51% (33% of Jews) support the division of Jerusalem.
* 67% (48% of Jews) support the formation of a Palestinian state.
* Only 33% support an Arab right of return.
* Only 7% feel that Israeli soldiers are starting the violence.
* 75% feel that Israel is serious about its intentions to reach peace; less than 50% feel that way about the Palestinian Authority.
* 65% feel that the U.S. should come to Israel\'s aid if it is attacked.
Most of the respondents thought that Israel is still in control of Gaza and all of Judea and Samaria.
* 58% of the American public believes that the Palestinians\' and Arab nation\' ultimate goal is to destroy Israel.
* 73% blame the Palestinian leadership for fanning the flames of violence.
* 51% (33% of Jews) support the division of Jerusalem.
* 67% (48% of Jews) support the formation of a Palestinian state.
* Only 33% support an Arab right of return.
* Only 7% feel that Israeli soldiers are starting the violence.
* 75% feel that Israel is serious about its intentions to reach peace; less than 50% feel that way about the Palestinian Authority.
* 65% feel that the U.S. should come to Israel\'s aid if it is attacked.
Most of the respondents thought that Israel is still in control of Gaza and all of Judea and Samaria.