Viral posts claiming a poll shows 98 per cent of the world disapproves of Israel have proliferated online in recent months. Yet official data from the Pew Research Center tells a different story, with US disapproval at 60 per cent – lower than the viral figures but on a clear upward trajectory.
The findings, published in April 2026, have reignited discussions about American public opinion on the Middle East conflict as social media amplifies unverified global claims. As of mid-May 2026, the story continues to resonate in British media coverage of transatlantic relations.
