"Poll Reveals Surging Palestinian Support for Hamas Despite High Costs and Suffering"

A survey conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy Survey and Research (PCPSR) reveals that nearly three-quarters of Palestinians believe the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel was justified, leading to increased support for the Islamist group in both Gaza and the West Bank. The poll also shows that satisfaction with Hamas's role in the ongoing Gaza war is high, while support for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has declined. The survey highlights the growing civilian toll in the Israeli counter-offensive against Hamas, with thousands of Palestinians killed and displaced.