According to an October 2025 poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), 41% of Gaza residents support Hamas. This figure is part of a series of fluctuating public opinion polls in the Palestinian territories since October 2023.
Key
findings from the October 2025 PCPSR poll
Approval
rating: The 41% support for Hamas in Gaza marks an increase from the 37%
recorded five months earlier, in May 2025.
Comparison
to Fatah: In the same poll, support for Hamas's political rival, Fatah, stood
at 29% in the Gaza Strip.
Political leadership: When asked which party is most deserving of leading the Palestinian people today, 35% of all Palestinians (including both Gaza and the West Bank) chose Hamas, compared to 24% for Fatah.
Broader
context of Palestinian opinion
To
fully understand this data, several other findings from recent polls provide
crucial context:
Preference
for Hamas control: When asked about the desired outcome for post-war
governance, 36% of Gaza residents said they would prefer Hamas to remain in
control. This is compared to 20% who chose the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Opposition to disarmament: A strong majority of Palestinians in Gaza, 55%, opposes the disarmament of Hamas, even if it is a condition for ending the war.
October
7 attacks: The percentage of Gazans who believe Hamas's decision to launch the
October 7, 2023 attack was correct has increased. In the October 2025 poll, 44%
of Gazans expressed this view, up from 38% in May 2025.
Blame for suffering: While a majority of Gazans (54%) blame Israel for their suffering, only 14% blame Hamas. This indicates that while conditions have deteriorated under Hamas's governance, Israel is still perceived by many as the primary cause of their hardship.
Dissatisfaction with alternatives: Widespread dissatisfaction with the Palestinian Authority and its president, Mahmoud Abbas, drives support toward Hamas. In the October 2025 poll, 73% of Gaza residents demanded President Abbas's resignation.
According to an October 2025 poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), 51% of Gaza residents are satisfied with Hamas's performance. Support and satisfaction for Hamas fluctuate considerably in Gaza, with the ongoing humanitarian crisis and political instability influencing public opinion.
Key
polling data points reflect the changing sentiment in Gaza:
Approval
rating: In May 2025, Hamas's approval rating in Gaza was 43%, a decline
from 52% in December 2023.
Recent performance satisfaction: A more recent poll from October 28, 2025, found that 51% of Gazans were satisfied with Hamas's recent performance. This marks an increase from the May figure, possibly indicating fluctuating public perceptions during the ongoing conflict.
Support for the October 7 attack: A poll conducted on October 28, 2025, showed that 44% of Gaza residents believed Hamas's decision to launch the October 7, 2023, attack was correct, an increase from a previous poll. This is lower than the support in the West Bank.
Opposition
to disarmament: 55% of Gazans oppose the disarmament of Hamas, even if it
could prevent a return to war.
Desire to emigrate: A March 2025 poll by Gallup International found that more than half of Gazans would leave the territory if given the chance.
The context of these polls is crucial for a complete picture:
Differing results: Results from different polling groups, such as PCPSR and Arab World Research and Development (AWRAD), can vary.
Methodology: The methodology of a specific PCPSR poll from May 2025 noted challenges in polling some areas due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.
Focus on performance vs. values: A DW report from August 2024 notes that while some Palestinians criticize Hamas's actions, those who supported the group before the war for its values may not have changed their minds.
Comparison with West Bank: It is also important to note that support for Hamas is often higher in the West Bank than in Gaza.
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