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Poll reveals majority of Americans link Hamas hostage deal to incoming Trump administration

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A recent poll conducted by Harvard Caps-Harris Poll has shed light on American opinions regarding the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas. 

The incoming Trump administration’s policies are widely anticipated to adopt a more assertive stance on regional conflicts © Mena Today 

The incoming Trump administration’s policies are widely anticipated to adopt a more assertive stance on regional conflicts © Mena Today 

A recent poll conducted by Harvard Caps-Harris Poll has shed light on American opinions regarding the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas. 

The survey, conducted online between January 15-16, 2025, among 2,650 registered voters, explored perceptions of the conflict and the motivations behind the hostage deal.

The poll revealed that 57% of respondents believe Hamas agreed to the hostage deal due to the anticipated policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. The sentiment reflects speculation that the group sought to secure a deal before a potentially harder stance from the new administration could impact their position.

The survey, executed through web-panel recruitment sampling, used a broad array of validated respondent panels to ensure a wide and representative sampling frame. 

The results were weighted across demographics such as age, gender, region, race/ethnicity, marital status, income, and political affiliation to align with population proportions. Additional propensity score weighting adjusted for respondents’ likelihood to be online. The study has a margin of error of ±1.9 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

The findings reflect public awareness of the complex dynamics between U.S. foreign policy and Middle Eastern geopolitics. 

The incoming Trump administration’s policies are widely anticipated to adopt a more assertive stance on regional conflicts, potentially influencing the decision-making of actors like Hamas.

By Bruno Finel 

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