Shifting Arab Public Opinion and the Gaza War

Widespread support for the Palestinian cause across the region has led countries to reconsider normalization with Israel, making additional demands for fear of repercussions from the public. Measuring the views of MENA publics is challenging, but Arab Barometer offers a unique data set to consider how views have shifted as a result of the war on Gaza and the implications this may have for global and regional actors.

Reflecting on results of nationally representative public opinion surveys conducted after October 7, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in partnership with the Arab Barometer examine the implications of these shifts on the region’s future and hopes for a resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

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