U.S. Image
- Opinion of the United States
- Opinion of Americans
- U.S. Consideration of Other Countries' Interests
- Confidence in the U.S. President
- U.S. Anti-Terrorism Efforts
- Support for War in Afghanistan
World Economy & Globalization
- Satisfaction with Country's Direction
- Country's Economic Situation
- Views on Trade
- World's Leading Economic Power
- Views of the Free Market
Islamic Extremism
- Support for Suicide Bombing
- Confidence in Osama bin Laden
- Concerns About Extremism in Our Country
- Concerns About Extremism in World
Rating Countries & Organizations
Rating World Leaders
Support for Suicide Bombing
Is suicide bombing justifiable?
- Often/sometimes justified
- Rarely/never justified
Middle East: Percent of Muslims responding Often/sometimes justified, all years measured
| Country | 2002 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Egypt |
- | - | - | 28 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 20 |
| Israel |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - |
| Jordan |
43 | - | 57 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 20 |
| Kuwait |
- | - | - | - | 21 | - | - | - |
| Lebanon |
74 | - | 39 | - | 34 | 32 | 38 | 39 |
| Morocco |
- | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | - |
| Palestinian ter. |
- | - | - | - | 70 | - | 68 | - |
| Turkey |
13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Full question wording: Some people think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets are justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. Do you personally feel that this kind of violence is often justified to defend Islam, sometimes justified, rarely justified, or never justified?
Notes: Asked of Muslims only.
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