Poll: Hebron “Emirate” Plan Faces Overwhelming Public Rejection, Fears of Division

Beit Sahour, West Bank/ PNN/ 

A new public opinion poll has found that an Israeli-backed proposal to establish a local “emirate” in Hebron is overwhelmingly opposed by residents, who fear it could deepen internal divisions and undermine prospects for Palestinian statehood.

The survey, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO) under the direction of Dr. Nabil Kukali between Sept. 10–13, interviewed 200 randomly selected residents across Hebron…