Israelis Want Barak at Summit

(July 10, 2000)

Yedi'ot Aharonot poll conducted on July 9, 2000, among 502 respondents, a representative sample of the adult Israeli population. Maximum sampling error is 4.5 percent.

In light of the political developments, should Barak participate in the summit?

Should	52%
Should Not	45%
No Reply	3%

Does Barak have a mandate to make concessions to the Palestinians in light of three parties' leaving the government?

Has a mandate	53%
Does not have a mandate	44%
No Reply	3%

What would be desirable now: a unity government, a narrow left-wing government, or elections?

New elections	43%
Unity government	39%
Narrow government	18%

Source: Conference for Middle East Peace