(Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research-IMRA) A poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research between 17-19 March found that 67% of Gazans believe there is a need for demonstrations in Gaza demanding regime change. Only 36% of West Bankers believe there should be demonstrations demanding West Bank regime change. 50% of Gazans are ready to participate in demonstrations to demand regime change, while only 24% of West Bankers are ready to participate in demonstrations demanding regime change. 33% say people in the West Bank can criticize the authorities there without fear. Only 19% say people in Gaza can criticize the authorities there without fear. 23% say the Haniyeh (Hamas) government in Gaza is the legitimate Palestinian government, 25% say the Fayyad government in the West Bank is the legitimate one, while 37% say both governments are illegitimate.
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