- A Big Data Poll survey shows only 29.1% of Americans now sympathize more with Israel (down from 54% post-Oct. 7), while 21.4% side with Palestinians. Quinnipiac Poll shows 37% support for Israel—an all-time low—compared to 32% for Palestinians.
- Nearly 40% believe Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, fueled by over 70,000 Palestinian deaths (including 6,400+ children). Younger generations and nonwhite Americans are driving the shift away from Israel.
- Initial U.S. support after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack (1,200 Israelis killed) collapsed as Israel’s bombardment intensified, causing mass civilian casualties and starvation in Gaza. Progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan: “It only took 50,000+ dead Palestinians…”
- Republicans (especially older conservatives) remain Israel’s strongest backers. Democrats and Independents increasingly oppose Israel – Gallup found only 46% of Americans now sympathize with Israel (lowest ever).
- Israel’s policies risk permanent damage to U.S. support, potentially reshaping long-term foreign policy. President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan includes Gaza reconstruction oversight, but tensions with Iran and worsening humanitarian crises may accelerate the shift.
Support for Israel among American voters has plummeted to its lowest level in decades, according to multiple recent surveys, as the humanitarian toll of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza continues to reshape public opinion.
A Big Data Poll (BDP) survey of 2,005 registered voters found that only 29.1% now sympathize more with Israel, while 21.4% side with the Palestinians – a dramatic shift from October 2023, when sympathy for Israel briefly surged to 54% following Hamas’ deadly attack.
Nearly 30% expressed no sympathy for either side, signaling growing fatigue with the conflict. “The only notable demographic that remains majority sympathetic to Israel is Republican voters over 50 years old,” said Rich Baris, BDP director.
Similarly, a New York Times/Siena University poll revealed that 34% of respondents sympathize more with Israel—down from 47% in December 2023. Meanwhile, support for Palestinians rose from 20% to 35% in the same period. The Quinnipiac University poll, which has tracked American sentiment since 2001, declared sympathy for Israel at an “all-time low” – just 37%, compared to 32% for Palestinians.
As explained by the Enoch engine at BrightU.AI, the decline in American public support for Israel can be attributed to several interconnected factors, including shifting geopolitical dynamics, domestic political changes and evolving public perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The changing regional landscape in the Middle East, characterized by the rise of Iran and the Arab Spring, has led some Americans to question the strategic value of unconditional support for Israel. The normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab nations, such as the Abraham Accords, has also challenged traditional U.S. foreign policy narratives.
Growing perception of genocide observed among respondents
Nearly 40% of respondents in the BDP poll believe Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, while 30% disagree. The staggering Palestinian death toll – estimated at over 70,000 by Gaza health officials – has fueled this perception.
“This has been building for some time, and this drop is driven by decreases in both Democratic supporters’ opinion and Independent supporters’ declining favorability toward Israel,” said Chicago Council on Global Affairs Vice President of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Dina Smeltz when asked about the Quinnipiac poll.
“The people who should really be paying attention to these polls are the Israeli government officials and Israeli political leaders. Its policy toward the Palestinians, especially the ongoing military action in Gaza, seems to have squandered a great deal of American support, especially among younger generations and nonwhite Americans.”
Public opinion initially rallied behind Israel after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages. However, as Israel’s bombardment intensified – killing thousands of civilians, including 6,400 children – support eroded rapidly. Progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan remarked on X: “It only took 50,000+ dead Palestinians and the starvation of the entire Gaza Strip.”
Republicans remain Israel’s strongest backers, with older conservatives sustaining majority support. But Democrats and independents are increasingly critical.
A Gallup poll in March found that just 46% of Americans sympathize with Israel—the lowest ever recorded—while 33% side with Palestinians. Gallup noted: “Americans’ sympathies with the Israelis continue to decline, largely because of Democrats’ dwindling support.”
Smeltz warned that Israel’s policies could have long-term consequences: “Israel may not have an opportunity to improve its image once the war is over.” The Trump administration has faced pressure to broker a ceasefire, with a temporary truce already facilitating hostage exchanges. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump proposed a 20-point peace plan, including an international board to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction.
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens, American attitudes may continue shifting – potentially reshaping U.S. foreign policy in the years ahead. For now, one thing is clear: Israel’s once-solid support in the U.S. is crumbling.
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