39% of Muslims in the U.S. reject the claim that Hamas was involved in murder and rape during the events in Israel on October 7

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Exclusive to The Daily Signal—One year after Hamas terrorists launched an attack from Gaza into Israel—resulting in the brutal deaths of more than 1,100 people, including women and infants—a concerning percentage of American Muslims are disputing these events, according to a new poll. This poll also reveals that antisemitic attitudes persist within certain groups.

When asked which statement they agreed with more, a larger proportion of American Muslims chose the claim that "Hamas did not commit murder and rape in Israel on October 7" over the assertion that "Hamas committed murder and rape in Israel on October 7."

The poll found that 39% of American Muslims denied the murders and rapes carried out by Hamas, while only 31% acknowledged them. Another 30% stated they were unsure. This data, first shared with The Daily Signal, also showed that female Muslims and those of Arab descent were more likely to reject the notion that Hamas committed these atrocities.

In contrast, 64% of the general American population affirmed Hamas' crimes, with just 7% denying them, and 29% expressing uncertainty.

When asked about Hamas' motives for the October 7 attack, 59% of Muslims stated it was to advance the Palestinian cause, while only 14% attributed it to Hamas' intent to kill Jews and destroy Israel. Among the general American public, however, 51% believed the attack was driven by Hamas' desire to kill Jews and dismantle Israel, and 17% said it was about promoting the Palestinian cause.

The poll also revealed that two-thirds (67%) of Muslim college graduates believed Hamas' attack was motivated by advancing the Palestinian cause, with Black Muslims being the least likely to hold this view (39%).

Additionally, 43% of American Muslims expressed the belief that "Israel does not have a right to exist as a Jewish homeland," compared to only 11% of the general public. While one-third (33%) of American Muslims supported Israel's right to exist as a Jewish homeland, two-thirds (66%) of the overall American population held that view. Younger Muslims (aged 18-29) and those of Arab descent were more likely to deny Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)