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Palestinian Poll: Support Rose for Hamas and Armed Struggle after Gaza War
(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - A poll of Palestinians conducted by the Jerusalem Media & Communications Center on Oct. 15-19 found that the percentage of those who support military operations against Israel increased from 31% before the Gaza war to 42% afterwards. 53% said the war achieved the Palestinian people's interests, while 21% said it harmed their interests. 61% said that Hamas' rockets help achieve Palestinian goals. 57% considered Hamas to have won the war, while 8% believed Israel emerged triumphant.