The Arab World for Research and Development (AWRAD) conducted this public opinion survey between November 27 and December 2, 2024, across the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This survey builds upon three previous rounds conducted in May, August, and October 2024. AWRAD’s team carried out face-to-face interviews with a total of 704 Palestinians, including 421 in the West Bank and 283 in Gaza.
The fieldwork was conducted by a dedicated team of 32 specialized AWRAD enumerators using a systematic selection process to ensure a representative sample. For the West Bank, updated population data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) was used as the sampling framework. A systematic probability sampling method was employed to ensure randomness and representation.
In Gaza, the sample design accounted for significant demographic shifts caused by displacement due to the ongoing conflict. The selection process systematically covered all governorates, applying “soft quotas” to ensure proportional representation based on the governorate of origin, age, gender, and education. The final sample was weighted to align with official population statistics.
To enhance the accuracy of sampling in Gaza, multiple data sources on population movement were analyzed, including publications by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and satellite imagery from UNOSAT. Each selected Enumeration Area (EA) was cross-checked against UNOSAT imagery, with independent estimates of tent coverage produced by AWRAD.
Comprehensive quality assurance measures were implemented throughout the fieldwork process. Direct field supervision covered 20% of the interviews, and callback validation of selected questions was conducted with 17% of the sample. Additional data quality control measures included monitoring the duration of interviews, verifying enumerator compliance with sampling protocols, and analyzing responses to key questions and demographic markers. The margin of error for this survey is ±3.7%.
Please refer to the English Press Release and Main Results (PPT).
Please refer to the Arabic Press Release and Main Results (PPT).