Polls: It’s not just Hamas – it’s all Palestinians. 98% said Oct. 7 events “made them proud”

The main arguments of the article "Polls: It’s not just Hamas – it’s all Palestinians. 98% said Oct. 7 events ‘made them proud’" by Itamar Marcus are:

1. Widespread Palestinian Support for the October 7 Massacre: The article highlights that an overwhelming majority of Palestinians, not just Hamas supporters, expressed pride in the events of October 7, 2023, which involved violence against Israeli civilians. According to polls by AWRAD and PSR, a large percentage of Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza supported or felt pride in the actions.

2. Higher Support in the West Bank: Polls showed that support for the massacre was actually higher in the West Bank than in Gaza, with West Bank support still strong even months after the war.

3. Palestinian Political Shifts: The popularity of Hamas has surged in the West Bank following the massacre, with Hamas gaining far more support than Fatah in recent polls, indicating a significant political shift.

4. Perception of Victory for Hamas: Despite heavy losses and destruction in Gaza, a majority of West Bank Palestinians believe Hamas will ultimately win the war. This reflects differing perceptions of what constitutes "victory" for Palestinians versus Israelis.

5. Conclusion: The Palestinian Massacre: The article argues that the world should stop referring to the October 7 events as "Hamas' massacre" and instead recognize it as a massacre supported by the majority of Palestinians, as shown by the overwhelming pride and support in the polls.