A new survey conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research indicates that a significant majority of Palestinians, specifically 72 percent, are against the disarmament of Hamas as long as Israeli forces remain in the Gaza Strip. The data suggests that public sentiment is driven by a lack of confidence in Israeli intentions regarding a full withdrawal.

According to the findings, the primary motivation for this opposition is the belief that Israel would resume military actions—referred to by the outlet as 'genocide'—if Hamas were to relinquish its arsenal. The survey highlights a deep-seated skepticism among the Palestinian public, who view the presence of Hamas's weapons as a deterrent against further Israeli military engagement. While the poll provides insight into public opinion, it does not address the perspectives of the Israeli government or international mediators regarding the conditions for a ceasefire or the future governance of Gaza. The report focuses exclusively on the internal Palestinian perspective regarding security and the ongoing conflict, leaving out the stated security requirements or policy positions held by the Israeli administration.