by Donna on March 7, 2026 1:50 pm
Rather than sensing, I researched it. From AI:
As of late 2025, U.S. support for Israel has declined, with 59% of Americans holding an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, up from 51% in early 2024. Roughly 42% of Americans believe Israel's military operation against Hamas is going too far, while just 16% say it is the right approach.
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Key findings from Pew Research Center in 2025:
Partisan Divide: 77% of Democrats hold an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, compared to 37% of Republicans.
Approval of Actions: Only 30% of Americans approve of the U.S. government's handling of the conflict.
Younger Americans: Support is particularly low among young people, with 50% of adults aged 18-49 holding an unfavorable view of Israel.
Long-Term Trend: While support was historically higher, Gallup.com also indicates that as of early 2026, Americans are increasingly split in their sympathy between Israelis and Palestinians.
Pew Research Center
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For more in-depth data, this Brookings article highlights that negative views of Israel have increased across most demographics.
Brookings