Getting ready for a showdown on Israel at the Democratic convention

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Josh Ruebner was published by The Hill on June 17, 2016.

 

During the past four years, public opinion polling has reaffirmed that the base of the Democratic Party, especially its more progressive wing, is becoming increasingly alienated from Israel’s repressive policies, and is demonstrating increasing support for Palestinian rights. For example, an April 2016 Pew Research Center survey found that liberal Democrats — for the first time — now sympathize more with Palestinians than with Israel by a 40 percent to 33 percent margin.

 

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