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New Harvard-Harris Poll Finds 60% of Gen Z Favor Hamas as Overall U.S. Backs Israel

An online survey of 2,025 registered voters conducted Aug. 20–21 finds support for Israel rises with age.

Overview

  • Among 18–24-year-olds, 60% said they support Hamas over Israel in the conflict.
  • Across all respondents, 74% favored Israel while 26% backed Hamas.
  • Support for Israel increased with age: 65% for ages 25–34, 70% for 35–44, 74% for 45–55, 84% for 55–64, and 89% for 65+.
  • The poll reported a partisan gap, with 67% of Democrats and 82% of Republicans saying they support Israel more than Hamas.
  • The article also cites recent context, including Israeli forces finding two hostages' bodies in Gaza and Netanyahu rejecting a partial cease-fire-for-hostages proposal.