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PCPO Poll: 65.4% Support President Abbas, 49.4% Believe Olmert Unilateral<br>Plan Leads to Continuation of Conflict


BEIT SAHOUR, March 26, 2006 (WAFA) - Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) revealed Sunday that 65.4% of the surveyed support to various degrees President Mahmoud Abbas.... The poll, prepared by the Director PCPO, Dr. Nabil Kukali, during the period from March 19-23, 2006, said that 49.4% believe that the unilateral plan of the Israeli Acting Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert will lead to the continuation of the conflict in the region.... Dr. Kukali said that 40.8% believe that the plan of Olmert regarding the unilateral withdrawal from the West Bank by September 2010 without reaching a genuine peace agreement with the Palestinians will lead to instability for Israel security while 26.5% said that it is not a warranty for Israel security.... He pointed out that 29.8% said that the Israeli unilateral withdrawal from the West Bank will boost the position of Hamas and weaken the position of Fateh, while 12.2% said the opposite.... As for the consequences of the unilateral withdrawal from the West Bank, the findings showed that 36.9% said that the area of the Palestinian Nationl Authority jurisdiction will be extended without being obliged to recognize Israel, while 11.7% said that the establishment of the Palestinian State will be side to side with the recognition of Israel.... Concerning the Israeli general elections, the poll found out that 18.6% believe that the Israeli Labour Party is the most efficient party for the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.... Regarding the formation of the Palestinian government under the leadership of Hamas without the participation of Fateh and the other PLO's factions, Dr. Kukali pointed furthermore out that 60.8% were optimistic while 36.5 % were pessimistic..... The poll concluded that 88.5% of the surveyed demanded Britain and the USA to force Israel to return PFLP Secretary General, Ahmed Saadat and his companions, who were captured on March 14 by Israeli Occupation Forces to the PNA custody.... E.B. (21:39 P) (19:39 GMT)

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