Palestinian poll shows rising support for Hamas amid settlement expansion

Palestinian poll shows rising support for Hamas amid settlement expansion The passage provides general public opinion data and mentions well‑known figures (Netanyahu, Abbas, Hamas leader) but offers no specific actionable leads, transactions, dates, or novel allegations. It reiterates known tensions without new evidence of misconduct. Key insights: Poll indicates 48% would prefer Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh over Mahmoud Abbas as president.; Support for armed operations against Israel rose to 0.9% (a 20% increase).; Settlement approvals in the West Bank increased sharply in 2012, with 6,000 units authorized and 11,000 homes announced by Netanyahu in December.