Arab figures believe Arab disputes will increase Israeli obstinacy

A poll of 55 Arab cultural and political figures from Egypt, Syria, Kuwait, Palestine, Emirates, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya and Saudi Arabia conducted by El-Ahram newspaper found that 76% said, "We are living in the worst Arab political conditions," with 46% saying that the Arab summit will not be convened.

76% said Arab reconciliation will not take place, while 87% said that Arab disputes will increase.

68% said the Arab common market will not be established, and 54% said the Palestinian state will not be announced. 49% said relations between the Palestinian National Authority and Israel are going to deteriorate.

76% said that peace negotiations with Syria and Lebanon will not start, and 41% said that Israeli intransigence will continue.

26% said that the Arab culture will retreat in the face of globalization and only 7% said that a war with Israel will take place.