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Support for Palestinian State Hits Two-Decade Low in U.S.

(Washington Post) Aaron Blake - The idea of a Palestinian state is less popular in the U.S. than it has been in at least two decades, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows, as a long period of generally bipartisan support for the concept has passed. The idea is still slightly above water, with 39% in support and 36% in opposition. But that's a far cry from 58% of Americans who supported the idea in 2003. The 39% who support the idea is the lowest since 1998, and the three-point gap between support and opposition is the smallest in at least two decades. The new poll shows 38% approve of Obama's work with Israel, while 50% disapprove.
2015-03-31 00:00:00
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