08/01/2026
Nearly 90% of people in Arab countries oppose normalization with Israel: Poll
An overwhelming majority of people across the Arab world oppose recognizing Israel and reject normalization of ties, according to a new regional opinion survey. The Arab Opinion Index 2025, conducted by the Doha-based Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, found that 87% of respondents opposed their countries recognizing Israel, while just 6% said they supported such a move. The survey results come despite the US-brokered Abraham Accords, under which several Arab states normalized relations with Israel in 2020. Among...
