Palestinian Public Opinion – National Strategy Today
By Khaled Ghannan
13/03/2026
🔥 Are Palestinians united on national strategy? The numbers say: not exactly! 🔥
Many assume that all Palestinians are aligned with armed struggle or Hamas, but the reality is much more complex. Opinion polls show clear divisions on resistance, political engagement, and Palestine’s relations with regional powers.
📊 Some key facts:
1️⃣ Popularity between Hamas and Fatah
- Hamas: 35%–40%
- Fatah: 18%–26%
Source: INSS Survey 2024
2️⃣ Trust in political leadership
- Trust in Hamas: 8.5%
- Trust in Fatah: 11%
- 68% do not trust any political faction
Source: Sada News – Palestinian Trust in Leadership
3️⃣ Division over armed struggle
- Prefer armed resistance: 27.8%
- Prefer negotiations: 44.8%
Source: Sada News – Views on Armed Struggle
4️⃣ Opinion on the October 7 attack
- At the start of the war: 67% considered it the right decision
- Later, after destruction: 30% see it as serving Palestinian interests
Source: Al Arabiya – Support for Armed Resistance
5️⃣ Palestinians’ feelings toward strikes on Israeli cities
Reports and surveys indicate that a significant segment of Palestinians welcomes strikes on Israeli cities, viewing them as a natural response to aggression or as a deterrent.
However, there is a division: some feel concern over escalation and potential civilian losses.
This reflects the general mood: a desire to continue resistance but with awareness of humanitarian and political risks.
Source: Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR)
⚡ Questions for you, Palestinian reader:
- Are you happy with the events in Israeli cities?
- Do you want the military operation to continue or focus on politics now?
- How much do you feel the current Palestinian leadership represents your interests?
💬 Comments are crucial: let’s see the real mood among Palestinians today.
Palestinian society is not a single bloc. Four main trends exist:
- Supporters of Hamas and the resistance axis.
- Nationalists close to Fatah rejecting foreign control.
- Support resistance but reject political Islam.
- Those who lost trust in all leadership and seek new leadership.
📣 If you are Palestinian, share your opinion: Do you want military operations to continue or prioritize politics?
By Khaled Ghannam
