Majority of Americans Support Israel's Actions Against Hamas, Polls Show

President Biden's handling of the conflict receives low approval, with a stark divide among Democrats.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal poll, 55% of Americans support Israel's military action against Hamas, with 25% believing the response has been disproportionate.
42% of Americans sympathize more with Israelis, 12% more with Palestinians, and 33% sympathize equally with both.
President Joe Biden's handling of the war has a 37% approval rate, with 60% of Americans disapproving according to a CBS News poll.
Democrats are divided on the issue, with younger Democrats showing more sympathy for Palestinians.
Nearly 18,000 Palestinians and about 1,200 Israelis have died since the conflict began on Oct. 7.