Poll: Majority of Palestinians oppose Hamas disarmament, skeptical of Trump’s Gaza plan

• Seventy percent of Palestinians oppose Hamas surrendering its weapons, even if it triggers renewed Israeli attacks. Opposition is highest in the West Bank (80 percent) compared to Gaza (55 percent).
• Sixty-two percent doubt Trump’s proposal will end the war “once and for all.” Skepticism is stronger in the West Bank (67 percent) than in Gaza (54 percent).
• Hamas (35 percent) now surpasses Fatah (24 percent) in popularity, especially in the West Bank (32 percent vs. 20 percent). Eighty-five percent demand PA President Mahmoud Abbas’s resignation, reflecting widespread disillusionment.
• Fifty-three percent oppose Trump’s technocratic governance plan, though support rises to 67 percent if tied to reconstruction funds. Palestinians are divided on Arab/Muslim peacekeepers—78 percent in the West Bank oppose, while Gaza is split (52 percent reject).
• Israeli airstrikes continue, killing civilians (including 46 children in a single attack), amid contested ceasefire violations. The UN warns of potential genocide as Gaza’s infrastructure collapses and displacement surges.

A new survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of Palestinians oppose the disarmament of Hamas and remain deeply skeptical of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza.

The poll, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), highlights growing frustration with the Palestinian Authority (PA) and rising support for Hamas, particularly in the occupied West Bank.

The findings come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians—disproportionately women and children—since Oct. 7, 2023. Despite international condemnation, Israel continues its offensive, raising questions about the feasibility of Trump’s proposed solution and the future governance of Gaza.

The PCPSR poll, conducted between Oct. 22 to 25, found that 70 percent of Palestinians oppose Hamas surrendering its weapons, even if it leads to renewed Israeli attacks. Opposition was strongest in the occupied West Bank (80 percent), where Hamas’ secular rival Fatah governs, compared to 55 percent in Gaza, which has endured devastating Israeli assaults described by the United Nations as potential genocide.

The survey, which included 1,200 respondents (760 in the West Bank, 440 in Gaza), has a 3.5 percent margin of error. Notably, 62 percent of Palestinians doubt Trump’s peace plan will end the war “once and for all,” with skepticism higher in the West Bank (67 percent) than in Gaza (54 percent).

According to BrightU.AI‘s Enoch, “Palestinians feel a mix of desperate hope for a ceasefire due to the prolonged devastation, but deep skepticism toward Trump’s proposal, given past broken promises and their demand for a complete end to the war—conditions Hamas insists on before any agreement.”

The poll also measured Palestinian attitudes toward political factions. Hamas remains more popular than Fatah, with 35 percent support compared to Fatah’s 24 percent. Another 32 percent expressed no preference.

Support for Hamas has grown over the past two years, particularly in the West Bank (32 percent), where it now outpaces Fatah (20 percent). In Gaza, 41 percent back Hamas versus 29 percent for Fatah. Meanwhile, 85 percent of Palestinians want PA President Mahmoud Abbas to resign, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with his leadership.

“The past two years have led to greater support for Hamas rather than the opposite and this conclusion is true in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip—but more so in the former,” the PCPSR report stated.

Mixed reactions to Trump’s plan and foreign intervention

Trump’s proposed peace plan calls for Gaza to be governed by a committee of technocrats, overseen by a U.S.-led “Board of Peace.” While 53 percent of Palestinians oppose this idea, 45 percent support it—with slightly more approval in Gaza (51 percent).

When told the committee would be linked to reconstruction funds, 67 percent backed the proposal. However, Palestinians remain divided on allowing an Arab and Muslim peacekeeping force into Gaza. Seventy-eight percent in the West Bank oppose such a force, while 52 percent in Gaza reject it. Support increases (53 percent in Gaza, 43 percent in the West Bank) if peacekeepers secure borders without disarming Hamas.

The poll was released as Israel resumed airstrikes on Gaza, killing 104 Palestinians—including 46 children—on Oct. 28. The attacks came after Israel claimed Hamas violated the ceasefire by killing a soldier in Rafah—a claim Hamas denies, stating it lost contact with fighters there months ago.

Trump defended Israel’s retaliation, saying, “They killed an Israeli soldier. So, the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.” However, Hamas has maintained its commitment to the ceasefire despite repeated Israeli violations.

The PCPSR poll underscores a stark reality: Palestinians overwhelmingly reject Hamas disarmament and distrust U.S.-led peace efforts. With Hamas gaining ground and the PA losing legitimacy, the path to stability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Israel’s relentless military campaign continues to exact a horrific toll on Gaza’s civilian population, raising urgent humanitarian and legal concerns.

As global leaders debate solutions, Palestinians remain caught between war, political disillusionment and the struggle for survival.

Watch the video below that talks about the end of the ceasefire as Israel continues to bomb and starve Gaza.

This video is from the TREASURE OF THE SUN channel on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

MiddleEastEye.net

TheCradle.co

PCPSR.org

BrightU.ai

Brighteon.com