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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders

America’s political divide over Israel just hit a stunning new milestone

  • A new AP-NORC poll reveals a significant decline in bipartisan support for Israel among U.S. adults, marking a dramatic shift in a long-standing foreign policy consensus.
  • Approximately one-third of U.S. adults, including about half of Democrats, believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
  • Democratic sentiment has shifted considerably, with 58% now feeling the U.S. is "too supportive" of Israel and 62% believing the U.S. is "not supportive enough" of Palestinians.
  • While most Americans justified Israel's initial response to the October 7 attack, a majority now consider its ongoing military operations in Gaza unjustified.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a low favorability rating among U.S. adults, and despite strong opinions on the conflict, the U.S.-Israel relationship is not a primary concern for many voters.

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Half of Democrats now say Israel committed genocide, poll finds

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