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Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor

Recent polling from Khalil Shikaki indicates a decline in Palestinian confidence in both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Marwan Barghouti has emerged as a leading potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas. The data shows a simultaneous increase in support for negotiations and a lack of faith in the Board of Peace. These shifts suggest a changing political preference among Palestinians regarding leadership and the approach to conflict resolution.

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  • ✓ Polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
  • ✓ Marwan Barghouti has emerged as a top potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas.
  • ✓ Palestinian support for Hamas is declining.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

New polling data from Khalil Shikaki reveals a plunge in support for Hamas and the rise of Marwan Barghouti.

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  1. Palestinian support for Hamas drops as Marwan Barghouti gains traction

    Recent polling from Khalil Shikaki indicates a decline in Palestinian confidence in both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Marwan Barghouti has emerged as a leading potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas. The data shows a simultaneous increase in support for negotiations and a lack of faith in the Board of Peace. These shifts suggest a changing political preference among Palestinians regarding leadership and the approach to conflict resolution.

    Why it matters

    Mahmoud Abbas has led the Palestinian Authority for nearly two decades. The emergence of Barghouti as a favored successor highlights internal desires for a leadership transition. This shift occurs amid ongoing conflict and systemic instability in Gaza and the West Bank.

    What is confirmed

    • Polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
    • Marwan Barghouti has emerged as a top potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas.
    • Palestinian support for Hamas is declining.

    Still unconfirmed

    • There is little faith in the Board of Peace.
    • There is growing support for negotiations.

    What to watch next

    • Official statements from the Palestinian Authority regarding succession planning
    • Further polling data on Barghouti's popularity across different Palestinian territories
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. The Jerusalem Post — Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
    2. Eurasia Review — There Is No Voting In Gaza; But There Are Polls – OpEd
    3. The Times of Israel — New Palestinian poll shows decline in support for Hamas
    4. The Jewish Independent — Palestinian Polls Show Barghouti Rise as Hamas Support Drops
    5. The Jerusalem Post — Survey shows declining Palestinian support for Hamas, little faith in Board of Peace
    6. www.jpost.com — Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
    7. www.jpost.com — Settler Violence
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