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Pew Survey: Twice as Many Americans Blame Hamas Over Israel for Conflict

The results of the Pew Research Center's new study on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Photo: Pew Research Center.

JNS.org – A new Pew Research Center survey conducted July 24-27 among 1,005 U.S. adults shows that about twice as many Americans blame the terrorist group Hamas (40 percent) as opposed to Israel (19 percent) for the current conflict in Gaza. Twenty-five percent of those surveyed believe that Israel’s reaction to Hamas terrorism has been disproportionate, and 35 percent believe the Jewish state’s...

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Hannity Skewers Palestinian Guest Who Refuses to Call Hamas a Terror Org (VIDEO)

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U.S. Gallup Poll: Only 11% Say Hamas Justified in War Against Israel

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July 24, 2014 7:41 am

FAA Lifts Ban on Israel Flights

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July 23, 2014 5:25 pm

In Calgary, Pro-Israel Protester Reportedly Strangled With Israeli Flag; Syrian Refugee Compares Violence to ISIS (VIDEO)

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July 23, 2014 3:37 pm

In Profanity-Laced Tirade, Howard Stern Defends Israel: ‘Israel is at No Fault’ (VIDEO)

In a profanity-ridden monologue on his Sirius XM satellite radio show, host Howard Stern demolished...

July 23, 2014 3:24 pm

Dershowitz: J Street Can’t ‘Claim to be Pro-Israel’ After Pulling Out of Boston Rally

JNS.org – J Street—the self-labeled “pro-Israel, pro-peace” lobby—“can no longer...

July 23, 2014 1:03 pm

FAA Extends Israel Flight Restrictions for Another 24 Hours

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday extended flight restrictions on U.S....

July 23, 2014 8:41 am

Kerry Claims Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Push: ‘We Have Made Some Steps Forward’

Washington Post – Secretary of State John F. Kerry claimed some progress Wednesday toward...

July 23, 2014 8:32 am

Supreme Court Receives Briefs for ‘Born in Jerusalem’ Passport Case

JNS.org – The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) and the American...

July 22, 2014 9:08 pm

Mike Bloomberg Announces Flight to Israel to Demonstrate That it is Safe, Slams FAA Ban

Following an FAA ban on U.S. flights to Israel, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced...

July 22, 2014 12:45 pm

The Washington Post Apologizes for Sending Pro-Hamas Journalist Intern to Cover Anti-Israel Rally

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