A Kantar survey cited by Israeli media finds that 54% of Israelis now hold a negative view of U.S. President Donald Trump, against 34% positive — the first time a majority has tilted negative. The poll marks a significant reversal from earlier surveys that showed strong Israeli support for Trump.
A Kantar poll, cited by Israeli media Tuesday evening, recorded a historic reversal in Israeli public opinion toward U.S. President Donald Trump. For the first time, a majority of Israelis hold a negative view — 54% unfavorable versus 34% favorable. Earlier surveys during Trump's presidency consistently showed broad Israeli support, often exceeding 60% approval.
The shift comes amid a period of perceived tensions between the Trump administration and the Israeli government over Iran policy and strategic coordination, as The Zioneer has tracked over recent days with analyses from Israeli commentators including Amit Segal (N12). Segal reported Tuesday that Trump's support in Israel is 'collapsing,' and assessed that Prime Minister Netanyahu may be preparing an unexpected political move in response.
The single-source nature of the poll report limits immediate corroboration, but the finding represents a consequential data point in the evolving U.S.-Israel relationship under the current administration.
2 developments
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Source and signal
- Open-source intake