By Terry Lacey * A survey by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey research conducted March 5-7 in the West Bank and Gaza Strip shows that the popularity of Hamas rose sharply after the Israel-Gaza war. (Reuters Jakarta Post 10.03.09) Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh could beat Mahmoud Abbas in a Presidential election and Hamas could win a general election, outright, or as a leading coalition partner. Support for Haniyeh ...