Most Israelis support pull-out
2005-07-19 07:54
Jerusalem - Most Israelis support the planned withdrawal of about 8 000 Jewish settlers from the occupied Gaza Strip along with the troops that protect them, an opinion poll said on Monday.
According to the poll reported by Israeli public television, 51% of Israelis support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's pullout plan, while 30% are opposed and 19% undecided or have no opinion.
A poll published by Israeli daily Yediot Aharonot on July 1 said that 62% were in favour and 32% opposed.
- AFP