Israel
UN Gets More Approval Than Disapproval Worldwide
U.S. among countries with highest disapproval
May 31, 2011
The leadership of the United Nations has more fans than critics worldwide, netting more approval than disapproval in 106 out of 126 countries Gallup surveys. Residents of countries in the Middle East and North Africa -- and the U.S. -- were among its sharpest critics; nearly half or more disapproved.
In U.S., Hopes for Arab-Israeli Peace Still Low, but Up Slightly
Democrats and young adults are most expectant that peace will come about
May 19, 2011
As President Obama pushes for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Gallup finds 38% of Americans optimistic that Israel and the Arab nations will someday live in peace, up from 30% in 2010, but 60% are doubtful this will occur.
High Wellbeing Eludes the Masses in Most Countries Worldwide
Majorities in 19 out of 124 countries "thriving," mostly in Europe and the Americas
April 19, 2011
Gallup's global wellbeing surveys from 2010 reveal that a median of 21% across 124 countries were "thriving" last year, based on how people rated their lives at the current time and in the next five years. The percentage who were thriving ranged from a high of 72% in Denmark to a low of 1% in Chad.
Before Jerusalem Bombing, Israelis More Skeptical About Peace
Majority still support peace process
April 6, 2011
Israelis grew more pessimistic about prospects for peace and improving relations with the Palestinians prior to the renewed wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence this year. Two in three Israeli adults in 2010 did not think their country will ever achieve permanent peace with the Palestinians.
U.S. Leadership Approval Loses Some Momentum Worldwide
Image takes a hit in the Americas
March 11, 2011
At the Obama administration's halfway mark, approval of U.S. leadership worldwide is still higher than during the Bush administration's last years. Across 116 countries, median approval of U.S. leadership in 2010 stood at 47% -- relatively unchanged from the 49% median across 111 countries in 2009.
Adequate Housing Unaffordable for Many Worldwide
Adults in sub-Saharan Africa and former Soviet countries struggle most
December 23, 2010
At a time of year when thoughts often turn to those less fortunate, Gallup finds the struggle to afford adequate housing disproportionately affects residents in sub-Saharan Africa and the former Soviet Union.
Employed or Not, Many Young People Desire to Migrate
Job status does make a difference for youth in Middle East and North Africa
September 8, 2010
Millions of young people worldwide would leave their countries if they had the chance, regardless of whether they have jobs at home. Everywhere except the Middle East and North Africa, adults under 30 who are employed, underemployed, or not in the workforce are equally likely to desire to migrate.
Global Wellbeing Surveys Find Nations Worlds Apart
Ten percent or lower are "thriving" in 41 of 155 countries or areas
March 25, 2010
Gallup wellbeing data spanning 155 countries or areas shows vast differences in how people evaluate their lives. The percentage who are "thriving" ranges from 82% in Denmark to 1% in Togo.
Support for Israel in U.S. at 63%, Near Record High
Near-record-low 30% optimistic about Arab-Israeli peace
February 24, 2010
For the first time since the Persian Gulf War in 1991, more than 6 in 10 Americans -- 63% -- say their sympathies in the Middle East situation lie more with the Israelis than with the Palestinians. Fifteen percent side more with the Palestinians, down slightly from recent years.
Majority of Yemenis See Benefit From Relations With West
Like others in region, many believe violent conflict can be avoided
January 8, 2010
Recent Gallup surveys in Yemen reveal the average Yemeni sees greater interaction between the Muslim world and the West as a benefit (53%) and views the quality of this interaction as personally important (59%).
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