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Nearly Half of Gen Z Americans Show SupportHamas Following Deadly Attack on Israel, Poll Reveals

Poll shows generational divide as younger respondents are more likely to justify Hamas's violence against Israeli civilians due to a "social justice" narrative.

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Overview

  • According to a recent Harvard-Harris poll, nearly half of Gen Z Americans (ages 18-24) show support for Hamas, the terrorist group responsible for the recent deadly attack on Israel that left 1300 dead, with 51% of them justifying the group's violent actions against Israeli civilians.
  • The poll also reveals a significant generational divide as 84% of all American respondents and 95% of older Americans (over 65) express their support for Israel, while only 52% of Gen Z respondents did the same.
  • The support for Hamas among Gen Z respondents is seen as part of a grievance narrative where they view Palestinians as the oppressed and Israelis as the oppressors, a perspective reinforced by the widespread 'social justice' ideology prevalent on many college campuses.
  • The poll findings suggest a concerning moral distortion among young Americans, with many of them perceiving genocidal acts committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians as justified.
  • There is a call for a reform in American universities to restore diversity of viewpoints, renew respect for free expression, and foster an understanding of the complexities of international conflicts to address this alarming trend among young Americans.