(ADL) - A survey of American attitudes toward the Middle East conducted December 1-4, 2003, found that Americans sympathize more with Israel (40%) than with the Palestinians (15%). 39% believe the Palestinians are more responsible for the current violence; 16% blame Israel. 70% believe Israel is serious about reaching a peace agreement, while only 46% think the Palestinians are serious. 57% believe the real goal of Arafat and the Palestinian leadership is to destroy Israel.
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