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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Four in 10 Britons would consider ending friendships over views on Israel-Palestine

The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to divide the nation, according to the latest polling - (Yui Mok/PA Wire)

The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to divide the nation as almost half of Britons say they would consider ending a friendship over the issue.

Researchers from the think tank More in Common UK said polling suggested people with strong views have become more entrenched in the two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and subsequent war in Gaza.

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