Poll: 50% back Hamas talks

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Hebrew University survey: Half of Israelis support negotiations with Hamas; 72 percent believe Sharon will be able to convince Israelis to accept compromise deal with Palestinians

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3187898,00.html

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"Fifty percent of Israelis support negotiations with Hamas if such talks are needed in order to reach a compromise deal with the Palestinians, while 47 percent object to such talks, a joint poll by Hebrew University’s Truman Institute and the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research shows.

Poll results published Wednesday show an Israeli majority for a final-status agreement with the Palestinians based on the parameters outlined by former President Bill Clinton. On the other hand, public support for such an agreement among the Palestinians is dropping.

A clear majority of 64 percent of Israelis support Clinton’s proposal, the exact same figure as last year. However, only 46 percent of Palestinians support the Clinton deal today, as opposed to 54 percent in December 2004.

Researchers at the Hebrew University say the results reflect the sense of disappointment among Israelis and Palestinians with the disengagement plan. Other explanations include the dramatic political developments in Israel and the dire situation in the Palestinian Authority."

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1. That's proof that 50% of Israelis are smarter than 98% of the US Congress.

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