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Palestinian Attitudes Toward Israel’s Death Penalty Bill

A New Poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO)

Dr. Nabil Kukali: “Security cannot be achieved through executions, but through ending the occupation and building trust and a just peace.”

Key Findings
• 74.4% of respondents believe the law would completely or partially eliminate peace prospects – linking this bill to the erosion of peace opportunities.
• 42.2% believe the death penalty bill aims to intensify racial discrimination against Palestinians.
• 46.4% think it would increase tensions and field violence.
• 52.6% say it would heighten fear and anxiety among Palestinian prisoners.
• 46.4% also think it would deteriorate relations and deepen hatred between the two peoples.

You can read the full reports here in the following links on the PCPO website:
• Poll No. 216 – English Version
• Poll No. 216 – Arabic Version
• PCPO-Style Death Penalty Report – Arabic
• PCPO-Style Death Penalty Report – English

Presentation of Public Opinion Findings: “A Battle Without a Victor – Palestinian Public Opinion Post-War”

Prepared by Dr. Nabil Kukali | Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO)

Date: October 2025

Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to present to you the detailed findings of Public Opinion Poll No. 215, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO). This survey provides insights into Palestinian perspectives following the Gaza war and reflects the current public mood, priorities, and expectations.

Key Insights from the Survey:
• No Clear Winner: 71.1% of Palestinians perceive that neither side emerged victorious, with both suffering significant human and material losses.
• Cautious Realism: The public favors stability and dialogue over escalation, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to post-war recovery.
• International Roles: Opinions on the U.S. are mixed, while there is a broad consensus (83.5%) regarding Egypt’s effective mediation efforts.
• Outlook: 40.9% of respondents anticipate a gradual improvement in Gaza, whereas 38.9% foresee continued challenges in the near term.

In addition to sharing these findings, PCPO welcomes opportunities for cooperation with institutions, universities, and research centers interested in conducting quantitative or qualitative studies in the Palestinian Territories or other regions. With over 31 years of professional experience, our center possesses the methodological expertise and operational capacity to implement research projects efficiently, credibly, and at the highest professional standards.

Please find the full report attached in both English and Arabic, or access it directly via our website: www.pcpo.org
We would be happy to provide further clarifications, detailed data breakdowns, or customized analyses upon request.

check also: Gaza War: A Battle Without a Victor

Dr. Kukali: Palestinians Support Ending the War and Seek a Just Settlement

• 68.1 % of participants rated the plan as positive to varying degrees.
• 60.5 % believed that the Trump administration has the capacity—to some extent—to impose its terms on the various parties.
• 43.8 % of the public selected the Palestinian Authority as the most suitable entity to administer the Gaza Strip during the transition period.

To download the entire poll, in English. and in Arabic