Biden's Support for Israel in Hamas Conflict Faces Growing Disapproval

Despite increased criticism, the Israel-Hamas conflict is not a top concern for Americans, with issues like inflation and border security taking precedence.

• President Biden's support for Israel in the ongoing conflict with Hamas is causing a growing divide among Democrats, with 38% believing he has shown too much support, up from 28% in October.
• A CBS News/YouGov poll shows that 61% of Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, an increase from 56% in October.
• Despite the disapproval, the Israel-Hamas conflict is not considered a top issue for Americans, ranking behind inflation, border security, and the state of US democracy.
• Support for Biden's handling of the conflict has also dropped among Republicans and independents since October, with approval ratings of 22% and 35% respectively.
• Despite the criticism, Biden's overall approval rating remains steady at 41%, with the Israel-Hamas conflict not significantly impacting his standing.

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