In a German poll from 2009, after the Gaza War (2008–09), 30% of the Germans held Hamas accountable for the military operation, while just 13% blamed Israel. A Pew research center poll conducted in 2013 found that 28% of Germans take Israel's side in the Israeli Palestinian conflict, while 26% take Palestinians' side.
A German poll from 2009 and a Pew Research Center poll in 2013 both investigated public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with differing results regarding blame for the Gaza War (2008-09) and support for each side.