(Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre) In an opinion poll conducted in the West Bank and Gaza on Jan. 27-Feb. 2 and released on Feb. 24, 61% of Palestinians said they were optimistic regarding the future in general (65% in the West Bank and 54% in Gaza). However, 63% are pessimistic about reaching a peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Asked about the best method to achieve a Palestinian state, 36% said armed resistance (27% in West Bank and 50% in Gaza), 31% said non-violent resistance (intifada) (36% in West Bank and 22% in Gaza), and 25% said peaceful negotiations (26% in West Bank and 24% in Gaza). When asked which political or religious faction do you trust the most? - the responses were Fatah 22%, Hamas 10%, other Islamic factions 6%, and "Don't trust anyone" 54%.
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