On October 20, 2023, the polling company Cygnal released a report on Americans’ views about the early October Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. The report was titled Survey of General Population: Israel -Hamas Awareness and Attitudes.[1] The survey presented the same questions to six different groups: Jewish Americans, Muslim Americans, Evangelicals, Republicans, Independents, and Democrats, with the results being shown for each.
One of the disturbing results of this survey came in response to this question:
Below you will read a list of names of various people mentioned in the news recently. For each one, please indicate if you have heard of the person, and if you have, whether you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of the person. If you don’t recognize a name, choose so.
The name given was Ismail Haniyeh, a senior Hamas leader, and 38.6% of Muslim Americans had a favorable impression of him (of the other five groups, the closest favorable rating came from Democrats at 14.9%). There are an estimated 3.45 million Muslim Americans in the United States. This survey indicates that around 1.3 million Muslim Americans have a favorable impression of Haniyeh.
This is disturbing for two reasons. On October 8, 1997, the United States designated Hamas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. And in January 2018, the U.S. State Department designated Ismail Haniyeh as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
This favorable impression of Haniyeh was not due to a lack of information among Muslim Americans. The survey showed that when asked how closely they had followed events in Israel since the attack by Hamas on October 7th (“Hamas Awareness”), 30.9% of Muslim Americans responded “Somewhat Closely,” and 44.9% responded “Very Closely.”
When asked about being informed with regard to “Fatah, Hamas and Palestinian politics,” 65.4% of Muslim Americans considered themselves “Informed,” and 7.3% considered themselves “Expert.”
The survey showed that Muslim Americans were also aware of the following events regarding the October 7th attack by Hamas:
- “Over 1,200 people were killed in Israel, including women, infants, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors.” Very Aware: 36.4%, and Somewhat Aware: 41.9%
- “Over 250 people who were attending an all-night music festival were killed in Israel.” Very Aware: 33.7%, and Somewhat Aware: 42.7%
- “Over 100 people, incljuding women and young children, were abducted from Israel and are bing held hostage in Gaza.” Very Aware: 36.9%, and Somewhat Aware: 44.4%
- “Hamas militants decapitated young children during their attack in Israel.” Very Aware: 25.9%, and Somewhat Aware: 40%
So despite the extent of the knowledge among Muslim Americans about the above incidents, around 1.3 million Muslim Americans still had a favorable impression of Haniyeh, and by inference, HAMAS. It would have been very interesting to see the results if Cygna had asked the Muslim Americans their opinions on the above incidents.
Another disturbing result came from the same question about favorability being asked, but this time the name was Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He is a man with whom the chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” are closely associated. 31.3% of Muslim Americans had a favorable impression of Khamenei (of the other five groups, the closest favorable rating came from Democrats at 15.9%). So a little over one million Muslim Americans have a favorable impression of Khamenei.
Just as disturbing was the response to this question:
The Biden administration acknowledges that Hamas is nothing but a proxy for Iran and is funded and supported by Iran. Would you be more or less likely to vote for a political candidate who supports releasing billions of dollars in frozen assets for Iran to use any way it chooses?
32.6% of Muslim Americans were “More Likely” to vote for such a candidate (of the other five groups, the closest “More Likely” rating came from Democrats at 18.6%).
28.3% of Muslim Americans were “More Likely” to “vote for a political candidate who supports allowing Iran to evade sanctions and earn billions of dollars from oil sales” (of the other five groups, the closest “More Likely” rating came from Democrats at 15.9%).
And 44.7% of Muslim Americans support the recent pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations across multiple cities in the United States (of the other five groups, the closest “Support” rating came from Democrats at 25.2%).
Conclusion
The results of this survey show a generally inverse relationship between the responses of Muslim Americans and the responses of the other five groups. In theory, there is nothing wrong with public differences in opinion, and that is one of the freedoms we cherish in the United States. However, it is a different matter when survey results reveal one group’s massive support for a global terrorist (and by inference, the foreign terrorist organization that he heads), massive support for the leader of a terrorist-supporting country in which the chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” are regular features, and massive support for that particular country to evade sanctions and receive billions of dollars in frozen assets to be used anyway that country chooses.
I have already shown in my book Islamic Doctrine versus the U.S. Constitution: The Dilemma for Muslim Public Officials,[2] that core tenets of Islamic Doctrine are in direct, irreconcilable conflict with the United States Constitution. The attitudes and beliefs of around one million or more Muslim Americans regarding terrorists and the support of terrorists shown in this survey raise serious questions about the security of the United States. This is especially so when considering that in fiscal year 2023, the Border Patrol encountered and released over 900,000 illegal aliens into the United States, and also estimated that during that same time period there were over 600,000 unidentified “gotaways” who had evaded the Border Patrol and entered the United States.[3] How many are unidentifed HAMAS or Iranian terrorists, and what kind of welcome might they be receiving?
Dr. Stephen M. Kirby is the author of six books about Islam. His latest book is Islamic Doctrine versus the U.S. Constitution: The Dilemma for Muslim Public Officials.
[1] https://www.cygn.al/new-national-poll-muslim-americans-say-hamas-was-justified-in-attacking-israel-majority-of-americans-say-iran-should-be-held-accountable-majority-support-israels-right-to-self-defense/
[2] Stephen M. Kirby, Islamic Doctrine versus the U.S. Constitution: The Dilemma for Muslim Public Officials (Washington D.C.: Center for Security Policy Press, 2019). A PDF copy of this book is available for download at https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Kirby_Islamic_Doctrine.pdf.
[3] Adam Shaw, “Mayorkas confirms over 600,000 illegal immigrants evaded law enforcement at southern border last fiscal year,” Fox News, October 31, 2023, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mayorkas-confirms-over-600k-illegal-immigrants-evaded-law-enforcement-southern-border.
Dwight Hasbrouck says
I was educated about terrorist sleeper cells in the US back in 86
I was also trained to deal with any potential threat from terrorist groups that could arise
Scary times
Live ready
Not A Muslim says
What do you mean trained?
bill says
About a third then I would expect it to be at least that and maybe higher. Islam is a world wide club and every Muslim thinks of every other Muslim as his ‘bro’, so what harms them harms him also. Remembr the bro ha ha about the cartoons which did not actually harm any Muslim except in his or her delicate sensibility.
Troybeam says
Would wager its a much higher figure here in America. Unlike foreign nations we in America have the 2nd Amendment and Americans for the most part understand the need for personal protection from enemies foreign and domestic. Enough said at the moment.
Palladini says
Time to start doing Cowboys and muslims war.
Islam is not here to integrate, unlike every other religion who have come to North America, which all got along with each other, muslims do want to integrate, they are here to Dominate us
Islam is NOT a religion, maybe a cult at most, but more of a Political system then a Religion
Since the start of islam, 270 million people have died at the hands of muslims worldwide, it is not a religion of peace.
To back up my facts watch this video and see for yourself – https://youtu.be/t_Qpy0mXg8Y
Uma says
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Robin L Wolfe says
I agree, Islam/Muslim are theopolitical and must be escorted out of USA. POTUS Reagan deported Iranians when war broke out whether they were born here or not due to they were a threat. I see them all, especially the Gazans as hugh threat. Khomeini the dictator screwed everything for the people. All those who sympathy with Hamas/Hezbollah,Iran need to be Deported whether born in USA or not.The 14th A was not intended for them.
Wellington says
Proving again that Muslims in ANY Western nation are a true fifth-columnist element.
And what about so-called moderate Muslims who don’t support truly iniquitous garbage like Hamas? Well, they are very confused people, not reliable at all, and those of sense and knowledge should never rely upon confused people for sustaining civilization.
In brief, devout Muslims (erroneously referenced by many as “radical Muslims”) are a problem to humanity but so are so-called moderate Muslims. Indeed, it is quite arguable, and I personally would argue such, that so-called moderate Muslims are the greater threat because by way of their ignorance, laziness and foolishness they give cover to the longest-lasting malevolent ideology in mankind’s history. Thus, conclude accordingly.
I have and I can sum it up: Islam sucks and Islam is evil. And all Muslims are a problem, only the degree of “probableness” functioning as a variable here. Holy Hell, what will it finally take for non-Muslims in the West to quit making excuses for Islam? Yes, what will it take? And I fear that whatever it takes will not be soon enough. Mo’s deluded followers are counting on this, you know.
PRCS says
“erroneously referenced by many as “radical Muslims”
Here’s a JW exchange from a few days ago:
Uninformed JW reader #1
Radical Muslims same as Orthodox Muslims, very important facts that all Americans need to understand.
PRCS says
Orthodox Muslims are not radical Muslims.
What so many in the West simply don’t “get”.
Just sayin.
Uninformed JW reader #2
LMAO!
Uninformed JW reader #3
You are either joking, misinformed or practicing Islamic taqiyya (lying to defend Islam).
PRCS says
That [Uninformed JW readers #1 and #2] apparently believe, along with so many others,
that Orthodox Muslims are radical Muslims is one of the reasons the West remains so
damned ignorant about that evil theocracy.
Were a Muslim to amputate a human being’s hand and foot on opposite sides (per
Qur’an 5:33), would that individual be a radical Muslim?
Uninformed JW reader #4
Orthodox Muslims are devout Muslims of the Quran, therefore, you do what
Muhammad and Allah, Allah’s Messengers require/dictate. In this definition,
therefore, a devout Muslims is the same as a radical Muslim.
gravenimage says
Sadly true, PRCS.
commonsense says
+1
Peter35 says
Well said, Wellington, and born out by history.
islam has wandered into about 56 countries since mo first climbed out of some sewer in the mid east, and all 56 countries are now islamic.
Now they have invaded western Europe and Scandinavia;
what does that say?
At 88 I had hoped to see westerners wake up, but I despair….
Ray Jarman says
You are totally correct Wellington for as the Turkish monster Erdogan has stated on numerous occasions, there is no moderate ok radical Islam, there is only one Islam and I have no doubt that he did not infer that the one is moderate.
Hudders. says
Let’s face it. The vast majority of the death cult worldwide secretly agree with those ‘million American muslims.’
But they don’t as yet feel safe declaring so. But in time they will & shall thus also act accordingly.
For all true faithful muslims who follow the unholy Qur’ans tyrannical teachings, desire sharia, the coming Caliphate & long to see the whole world subjugated to Allah.
& of course they would not dare to even believe otherwise.
We are being slow boiled like ignorant lobsters in a pot.
Before we know it, it will already be too late.
gravenimage says
Important point, Wellington.
somehistory says
Just goes to show how ignorant are those who talk about “moderate” and “peaceful” and “good mozlums.”
mozlums are all about forcing everyone else to bow and scrape to their false god and fake prophet…with whatever means they can….terrorize and murder tiny children, their siblings, their parents and grandparents.
they are all basically “aware” that the ghouls of hamas did those things to more than a thousand people…because they were not mozlums…
And they are still “favorable” toward the terrorists. Why?
Because….absolutely because….the terrorists are terrorists…because they are mozlum terrorists.
that fact is all that matters….the ghoul above is a mozlum terrorist
the ghoul in iran is a mozlum terrorist
hamas is made up of mozlum terrorists……And that is **Why*** they are all viewed with favor
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Question: did the poll co-relate the un/favorable impressions w/ how closely the respondents had been following the issue? In other words, from the 44.0% who followed very closely, what % of them had a favorable opinion of Hamas? How much for the 31% who “somewhat closely” followed? How much for the people who didn’t follow it at all, but may have had an opinion anyway (“they-are-muslim,-I-am-muslim,-therefore-I-support-them” argument)
All that not even factoring in the taquiyya element to all this
Hudders. says
‘War is deceit’. It is written. they believe it. Thus they act as guided.
And that’s no lie.
It’s viewed as totally acceptable for a muslim to lie to a non muslim, not just in war, but in all things.
Contrast this with judeo-Christian vaslues.
Lying is a sin, for islam it is a blessing.
Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
John 8:44
‘Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.’:
John17:17
‘….Thy Word is truth.’
Who do you choose to follow & believe today?
gravenimage says
Over One Million Muslim Americans Favor a Global Terrorist, and More Disturbing News
…………………………………………..
No one should be surprised by this, I’m afraid.
Princess says
It’s not disturbing news for me, because it’s not news for me. I suspected it all along.
Bexarkat says
This should surprise no one. I would think the vast majority of Muslims in the United States, Canada, and other western nations feel no different about the Gaza war than the poll taken of Palestinians who occupy areas of Judea and Samaria.
somehistory says
this was Germany a few years ago….now, it’s New York City, USA.
“Migrants Move Into NYC Senior Residence, Leaving Elderly Residents and Veterans Displaced”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/migrants-move-into-nyc-senior-residence-leaving-elderly-residents-and-veterans-displaced/ss-AA1l1Skd?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=bc95e5e2387342f8b0cccf0977dd8f8d&ei=73
Will this flu season’s covid patients be moved in, too?
somehistory says
The mozlums are all in favor of terror, but some still claim that Christians are the *real* threat and carry on with lying so others will believe their claims. For instance,
“On “Overtime,” the 79-year-old Carville called out Johnson’s far-right Christian nationalist ideology and told host Maher, “Mike Johnson, in what he believes, is one of the greatest threats we have to date in the United States. I know these people.”
When Maher asked Carville if he was referring to “Christian nationalism,” he responded, “Absolutely. This is a bigger threat than al-Qaeda to this country…. Don’t kid yourself: People in the press have no idea who this guy is, what he is for, what the threat is. This is a fundamental threat to the United States. They don’t believe in the Constitution…. Mike Johnson himself says: What is democracy?…. That’s what they really, really, really believe.
“On X, formerly Twitter, the House speaker posted, “It’s twisted and shameful that a leading Democrat strategist says millions of Christians in America are a greater threat than foreign terrorists who murdered more than 3,000 Americans. The Democratic Party should condemn this. But they won’t.””
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mike-johnson-wants-dems-to-condemn-james-carville-for-comparing-christian-nationalism-to-al-qaeda/ar-AA1l6uJj?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=5516302c1161451ea57470840c46a439&ei=161