A new Pew Research Center survey finds that 44% of Muslim Americans hold a favorable view of Hamas, a US-designated terrorist organization, while only 26% view Israelis favorably. The poll also shows a sharp generational divide, with 58% of Americans under 30 sympathizing more with Palestinians than Israelis. Jewish Americans and white evangelical Christians remain the most supportive of Israel, according to the survey.
The Pew Research Center survey, conducted before the latest escalation in the Middle East, provides a detailed snapshot of American public opinion on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The 44% favorable view of Hamas among Muslim Americans is particularly notable given the group's designation as a terrorist organization by the US. The generational divide is stark: 58% of under-30 Americans sympathize more with Palestinians, compared to older cohorts. Jewish Americans and white evangelical Christians remain the most supportive of Israel, with 57% and 80% favorable views respectively, according to the survey. Confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined across both parties, with 48% of US voters viewing him unfavorably. The Zioneer has previously reported on shifting American attitudes toward Israel, including a Quinnipiac poll showing 48% of voters believe Washington is too supportive of Israel, and a separate survey finding 30% of Americans believe Israel is guilty of genocide.
3 developments
- DevelopingNew poll: 56% of Israelis support military action against Hezbollah even at risk of Iran confrontation
- StrongQuinnipiac poll: 48% of US voters say Washington too supportive of Israel — highest in a decade
- DevelopingUS poll finds 30% of Americans believe Israel is guilty of genocide
- DevelopingSurvey: Many older American Jews feel insecure, especially since Oct. 7
Source and signal
- Internal intake