The following results of the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center opinion poll taken between 29th May and 2nd June 2002 are significant.

How optimistic or pessimistic do you feel about the future?
Optimistic - 42.6% Pessimistic 56.8% No answer 0.6%

What do you think of the Oslo Agreement?
I support it - 30.1% I oppose it - 65.3% No answer - 4.6%

Do you support or oppose peace negotiations with Israel?
Support - 46.6% Oppose - 52.3% No answer - 1.1%

Do you support or oppose the continuation of the Al-Aqsa intifada?
Support - 78.9% Oppose - 18.9% No answer 2.2%
Support is significantly larger in Gaza strip (82.7%)

Should it lead to a state based on UN Res.242 or liberate all of Palestine?
Liberate all of Palestine - 51.1%
Lead to state based on Res.242 - 42.8%
Other answers: - 6.1%

Do you support military operations in Israel or the occupied territories?
In both Israel and the occupied territories - 47.9% (Gaza strip 65.4%)
In Israel only - 18.2% In occupied territories only - 10.5%
I oppose resuming military operations - 18.4% No answer - 5.1%

Do you support suicide bombing against Israeli civilians?
Support - 68.1% Oppose - 26.0% No opinion - 5.9%

Do you approve of Saudi Arabia's peace initiative?
Yes - 13.5% No - 38.3% Only if amended - 36.5% No answer - 11.7%

If free democratic elections are held will Arafat be reelected President?
Yes - 47.5% No - 37.8% Don't know - 14.7%

Which Palestinian faction do you trust most?
Fatah - 27.3%
Hamas - 22.6%
Islamic Jihad - 4.2%
PFLP - 3.7%
Other factions - 5.3%
Don't trust anyone - 27.2%
No answer - 9.3%