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American Support for Israel Falls to 25-Year Low, Gallup Finds

New polling shows a sharp decline in sympathy for Israel, particularly among Democrats, as support for Palestinians reaches record highs.

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in support of Gaza and Lebanon in Times Square on October 5, 2024, in New York City.
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Pro-Jewish protesters gather outside the campus of Columbia University in New York City on March 4, 2025. US President Donald Trump said on March 4 that he will cut funding for schools that allow "illegal protests," his latest threat to turn off the flow of federal money to the country's education system.
Jews from New York and around the country traveled to Washington, D.C., for a landmark pro-Israel rally, Nov. 14, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Overview

  • Gallup's latest poll reveals that only 46% of Americans sympathize more with Israelis, the lowest level recorded since polling began in 2001.
  • Support for Palestinians has risen to 33%, marking the highest level of sympathy for Palestinians in the poll's history.
  • Among Democrats, 59% now sympathize with Palestinians compared to just 21% for Israelis, a dramatic shift from previous years.
  • A majority of Americans, including most Democrats and independents, favor the establishment of a Palestinian state, though Republican support remains below 50%.
  • The survey highlights a growing partisan divide, with Republican support for Israel steady at 75%, while Democratic sympathy for Palestinians has surged significantly.