Democrats Divided Over Biden's Handling of Israel-Hamas Conflict, Latest Poll Reveals

Poll reveals 50% of Democrats approve of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict while 46% disapprove, indicating a deep party divide that could potentially affect the president’s reelection effort.

The public opinion among Democrats regarding President Biden's management of the Israel-Hamas conflict is divided, with 50% approving of his handling and 46% disapproving, according to a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict could have significant implications on his reelection effort, necessitating careful balancing of differing views within the Democratic party.
A substantial gap in viewpoints exists within the Democratic party on U.S. support for Israel. Among those who approve of Biden's handling, nearly 7 in 10 believe the U.S. provides the right amount of support to Israel. Conversely, 65% who disapprove believe the U.S. is too supportive.
The approval or disapproval of Biden's handling of the conflict also plays into views on responsibility for the war. Democrats approving of Biden are more likely to assign a lot of responsibility to Hamas (76%) rather than the Israeli government (32%). Those disapproving are almost equally likely to attribute a lot of responsibility to both the Israeli government (56%) and Hamas (55%).
Public sentiment varies widely depending on demographic groups within the party. Majority of Democrats younger than 45 and nonwhite Democrats disapprove of Biden's handling, while most Democrats aged 45 and older, and white Democrats approve.

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