US Citizens Support for Israel Hits Historic Low Over Gaza Conflict

US Public Opinion on Israel Shifts Slightly, Gallup Poll Reveals

A recent Gallup poll has found that support for Israel among American voters has decreased, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians than before. The polling agency reported these findings in a report published on Friday.

According to the report, 36% of Americans still favor Israel, compared to 54% prior to the October 2023 attack in southern Israel and the subsequent conflict in Gaza. The shift in public opinion is attributed to various factors, including Israel’s response to the attack, which resulted in significant loss of life and displacement.

The polling agency notes that the trend had started to decline since 2019, with a cumulative effect of gradual changes in US attitudes towards Israel during this period. The report also mentions that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials and prompted several nations to file genocide cases against Israel.

Key findings from the Gallup poll include:

• 41% of Americans now sympathize more with Palestinians
• 36% remain favorable to Israel
• Support for Israel decreased following the October 2023 attack in southern Israel and the subsequent conflict in Gaza

The report provides a snapshot of US public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the evolving attitudes of American voters.

Source: Al Jazeera