According to a new poll, two-thirds of Israeli respondents have expressed support for the establishment of a Palestinian state and the conclusion of a final peace agreement. This poll, published on Tuesday in the Yediot Aharonot newspaper, comes two days after the ruling Likud party rejected a resolution for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated in parliament on Tuesday that he would resume talks aimed at creating a Palestinian state, provided that the Palestinian Authority undertakes comprehensive internal reforms and permanently ends attacks against Israel. It is likely that Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, will address the issue of reforms in his speech at the Palestinian Legislative Council today.
Two-Thirds of Israelis Support the Establishment of a Palestinian State - 2002-05-15
A recent poll shows that two-thirds of Israelis support the creation of a Palestinian state and a final peace agreement. This comes after the Likud party rejected a resolution for an independent Palestinian state. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is willing to resume talks if the Palestinian Authority implements reforms and ceases attacks on Israel.
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📰 What Happened
A poll indicates that two-thirds of Israelis support the establishment of a Palestinian state, despite the Likud party's recent rejection of such a resolution. Prime Minister Sharon is open to resuming peace talks if the Palestinian Authority implements reforms and halts attacks on Israel.
- Two-thirds of Israelis support a Palestinian state according to a recent poll.
- The Likud party, led by Sharon, rejected a resolution for Palestinian statehood just days before the poll.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with issues of statehood, territory, and mutual recognition at its core. Public opinion in Israel has fluctuated, often influenced by violence and political leadership.
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