1 = Jordan
2 = Tunisia
3 = Algeria
4 = Saudi Arabia
5 = Sudan
6 = Iraq
7 = Palestine
8 = Kuwait
9 = “Lebanon”
10 = Libya
11 = Egypt
12 = “Morocco”
13 = “Mauritania”
14 = “Yemen”
15 = Qatar
16 = “Oman”

Class
1 = Urban
2 = Rural

Israel has waged war against the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. Do you keep up with news about the war?
1 = Daily
2 = Several times per week
3 = At least once per week
4 = Rarely
5 = I do not follow the news
7 = Declined to answer

What is the most important source you use to follow news of the Israeli war on Gaza?
1 = Satellite TV stations
2 = Radio
3 = “Daily newspapers
4 = Online news sites
5 = Facebook
6 = Facebook
7 = Twitter / X
8 = TikTok
9 = WhatsApp
10 = Telegram
11 = Other social media
9992 = Other
9996 = Do not know
9997 = Declined to answer

do you feel psychological stress due to the war on Gaza
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Slightly
4 = Not at all
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

what is the most important reason for the military operation Hamas carried out on 7 October?
1 = The ongoing occupation of the Palestinian territories
2 = “Defending al-Aqsa Mosque against attacks”
3 = “The ongoing blockade of Gaza”
4 = “Ongoing and expanding settlement on Palestinian land”
5 = “Liberating Palestinian detainees and prisoners in Israeli prisons”
6 = “Israel’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state”
7 = “The United States’ failure to achieve a just peace”
8 = “The international community’s disregard for Palestinian rights and the ongoing occupation”
9 = “Halting the normalization process between Arab governments and Israel”
10 = “Carrying out the plan or agenda of a foreign power such as Iran”
9992 = Other, specify
9996 = Do not know
9997 = Declined to answer

what is the second most important reason for the military operation Hamas carried out on 7 October?
1 = The ongoing occupation of the Palestinian territories
2 = “Defending al-Aqsa Mosque against attacks”
3 = “The ongoing blockade of Gaza”
4 = “Ongoing and expanding settlement on Palestinian land”
5 = “Liberating Palestinian detainees and prisoners in Israeli prisons”
6 = “Israel’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state”
7 = “The United States’ failure to achieve a just peace”
8 = “The international community’s disregard for Palestinian rights and the ongoing occupation”
9 = “Halting the normalization process between Arab governments and Israel”
10 = “Carrying out the plan or agenda of a foreign power such as Iran”
9992 = Other, specify
9998 = No second choice

what is the most important factor driving Israel to continue its war on Gaza?
1 = “US military and political support”
2 = Recent normalization (peace) agreements between Israel and some Arab government
3 = Arab governments’ lack of decisive action toward Israel
4 = The UN’s lack of decisive action toward Israel
5 = The Palestinian Authority’s lack of practical stances against Israel
6 = Western governments’ support for Israel
9992 = Other
9996 = Do not know
9997 = Declined to answer
9998 = There is no other answer

My position on the US government’s policies toward the Arab region
1 = “Has become more negative than before the war”
2 = “Has not changed”
3 = Has become more positive than before the war
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

How would you rate the position of United States toward the war on Gaza?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Bad
4 = Very bad
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

In your opinion, US media coverage of the war on Gaza has been
1 = “Biased in favour of Palestine”
2 = Unbiased / neutral / professional
3 = Biased in favour of Israel
6 = Don’t know
7 = Declined to answer

To what extent do you believe it is serious about working to establish a Palestinian state in the territories occupied in 1967 (West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem)?
1 = Very serious
2 = Somewhat serious
3 = Somewhat unserious
4 = “Not at all serious”
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

Which of the following statements on the Palestinian cause are you inclined towards the most?
1 = “The Palestinian cause is a cause for all Arabs and not the Palestinian people alone”
2 = “The Palestinian cause is a cause of the Palestinians solely, and they alone should work to resolve it”
3 = I do not agree with either one of the above two statements
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

Would you agree with your home country recognizing the state of Israel?
1 = Agree
2 = Disagree
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

In your opinion, what can Arab governments do to stop the war on Gaza? First Response
1 = “Cancel relations or normalization with Israel”
2 = “Deliver aid to Gaza without Israeli approval”
3 = “Reconsider relations with the United States”
4 = Announce military mobilization
6 = “Establish a global alliance to boycott Israel”
7 = “Use the oil weapon to pressure Israel and its supporters”
8 = “Reconsider relations with states that support Israel’s war on Gaza”
9 = “Build alliances with states that have taken practical steps against Israel”
10 = “Provide military aid to Gaza”
9992 = Other, specify:
9996 = Do not know
9997 = Declined to answer

In your opinion, what can Arab governments do to stop the war on Gaza? Second Response
1 = “Cancel relations or normalization with Israel”
2 = “Deliver aid to Gaza without Israeli approval”
3 = “Reconsider relations with the United States”
4 = Announce military mobilization
6 = “Establish a global alliance to boycott Israel”
7 = “Use the oil weapon to pressure Israel and its supporters”
8 = “Reconsider relations with states that support Israel’s war on Gaza”
9 = “Build alliances with states that have taken practical steps against Israel”
10 = “Provide military aid to Gaza”
9992 = Other, specify:
9998 = No second choice

Which of these countries presents the greatest threat to the safety and security of the area? And the second most threatening? First response
1 = United States
2 = Russia
3 = France
4 = China
5 = Israel
6 = Iran
7 = Turkey
9992 = Other, specify:
9996 = Do not know
9997 = Declined to answer

Which of these countries presents the greatest threat to the safety and security of the area? And the second most threatening? Second response
1 = United States
2 = Russia
3 = France
4 = China
5 = Israel
6 = Iran
7 = Turkey
9992 = Other, specify:
9998 = No second choice

do you believe the operation Hamas carried out was …?
1 = “Legitimate resistance operation”
2 = “A somewhat flawed but legitimate resistance operation”
3 = “A legitimate resistance operation that involved heinous
4 = An illegitimate operation
6 = Don’t know
7 = Declined to answer

which of the following statements matches your opinion?
1 = “I stand with the people of Gaza and disagree with Hamas”
2 = “I stand with the people of Gaza and agree with Hamas”
3 = “I do not stand with the Palestinians”
4 = I don't agree with any of the statements
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

In your opinion, which expression best suits your opinion?
1 = “Hamas is entirely different from ISIS”
2 = “Hamas is mostly different from ISIS”
3 = “Hamas is partially different from ISIS”
4 = “Hamas is no different than ISIS”
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

To what extent do you believe that the Israel war on Gaza has changed your view on the potential to establish peace between Palestinians and Israelis?
1 = “I have become convinced that there will be no possibility for peace with Israel”
2 = “I have begun to doubt the possibility for peace with Israel”
3 = “I still believe there is a possibility for peace with Israel”
4 = “I believe that even before the war, there was no possibility for peace with Israel”
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October, in your opinion, has Household income been negatively affected?
1 = Yes
2 = No
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

How often do you witness or happen upon Israeli military raids in your area?
1 = At least once a day
2 = No
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer

AGE
1 = (18 - 24)
2 = (25 - 34)
3 = (35 - 44)
4 = (45-54)
5 = (55-+)

Gender
1 = male
2 = female

Educational level
1 = Illiterate/limited
2 = Less than secondary
3 = Secondary
4 = Higher than secondary
97 = Decline to answer

Work and employment
1 = Working
2 = “Not working, looking for work”
3 = No looking for work
4 = Housewife
5 = student
6 = retired
7 = “Has non-work related income”
8 = “Disabled
97 = Decline to answer

Please indicate which of the following expressions most accurately describes your household income.
1 = “Our household income meets our requirements, and we are able to save”
2 = “Our household income meets our requirements, and we are unable to save”
3 = “Our household income does not cover our requirements and we have difficulty paying for necessities”
6 = Don't know
7 = Declined to answer