2 in 3 Canadians support a ceasefire in Gaza

A study by the Angus Reid Institute has found that 2 in 3 Canadians (65%) support a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

In Quebec, the percentage in favour of a ceasefire increases to 68%. The province whose residents are least supportive of a ceasefire is Saskatchewan, where just 47% support the measure.

Following a terror attack by Hamas on Oct. 7 that resulted in the death of 1,400 people in Israel, and the kidnapping of over 240 hostages, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes and a ground offensive in Gaza, killing over 10,000 Palestinians (nearly half of them children).

Among Canadians who support a ceasefire are those in favour of a temporary suspension of fighting in order to deliver humanitarian aid (35%) and a full and lasting ceasefire (30%).

1 in 5 Canadians (19%) say they do not support a ceasefire.

“Protestors across Canada have called for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Israel has argued that a ceasing of its operations will allow for a re-strengthening of Hamas, while those in favour of a ceasefire say that innocent civilians are being starved and killed, unable to access medical services and other necessities.”

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— Angus Reid Institute (@angusreidorg) November 7, 2023

The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from Nov. 2 to 6, 2023 among a representative randomized sample of 1,748 Canadian adults who are members of the Angus Reid Forum.

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