October 2008



Perceptions about Hamas's position towards the elimination of Israel * Age category Crosstabulation
% within Age category


Age category Total
18-24 yrs. 25-34 yrs. 35-44 yrs. 45-54 yrs. Over 55 yrs.
Perceptions about Hamas's position towards the elimination of Israel Hamas should maintain its poistion 49.2% 40.6% 27.5% 30.8% 23.8% 35.7%
Hamas should change its position 50.8% 59.4% 72.5% 69.2% 76.2% 64.3%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 30.725(a) 4 .000
Likelihood Ratio 30.735 4 .000
Linear-by-Linear Association 25.800 1 .000
N of Valid Cases 790

a 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 36.05.