In a sweeping global survey by CGTN, 86.6% of over 9,093 participants across multiple language platforms expressed firm opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for a comprehensive occupation of Gaza. Conducted within 24 hours, the poll underscores a near-unanimous call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the Gaza conflict.
The data paints a stark picture: Israeli forces now occupy roughly 75% of the Gaza Strip amid a conflict that has resulted in over 60,000 Palestinian fatalities and more than 150,000 injuries. Alarmingly, 89.1% of respondents fear that a full occupation will deepen the humanitarian crisis, while 89.8% believe the fighting is poised to escalate further.
‘Israel’s actions risk plunging the region into indefinite turmoil,’ noted 91.2% of those surveyed, who also highlighted a significant departure from the conflict’s initial military objectives. Opposition voices within Israel—including senior military officials and former intelligence chiefs—have publicly challenged the occupation plan, while the U.S. State Department has remained silent.
On the international stage, momentum is shifting. The UK, France and Canada have signaled intentions to recognize the State of Palestine, leaving only the United States among the permanent UN Security Council members yet to do so. Survey respondents point to this shift as evidence of growing frustration with stalled diplomatic solutions.
By wide margins, 80.8% of respondents advocate a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace, and 90.5% urge the international community to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza—ensuring essential supplies reach civilians. Meanwhile, 90.3% call for intensified diplomatic efforts to halt the war and safeguard stability in the Middle East.
As global opinion coalesces around calls for a ceasefire and renewed diplomacy, the poll underscores a critical moment for leaders worldwide to chart a path forward that prioritizes human rights and lasting peace.
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Poll shows near-universal opposition to Israel and 'accomplice' U.S.
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