A poll that would not find favor in the eyes of the international community shows most Israelis favor annexing Maale Adumim to the State of Israel. The poll was conducted by the Midgam Institute headed by Prof. Mina Tzemach.

The poll shows 78% of the Jewish population favors annexing Maale Adumim, even is such a move is not connected to a final status agreement with the PA (Palestinian Authority). Over 70% of respondents feel this should be done even if Israel must pay a high political price and absorb a strong international response.

88% of the respondents feel residents of Maale Adumim are entitled to the same rights as all other citizens of Israel and therefore, Israeli law should be applied to the city as was done in the Golan Heights.

The Land of Israel lobby in Knesset headed by MK (Likud) Yoav Kisch announced it will push the Maale Adumim bill in Knesset in the hope of actualizing the move. Officials in the lobby explain that in light of the public’s response to the poll, clearly this is the appropriate action that should follow.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)