Overview
- Pew reports 59% of Americans now view the Israeli government unfavorably, and 39% say Israel is going too far in its military operation in Gaza.
- More disapprove than approve of the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict (42% vs. 30%), and 36% say Trump favors Israel too much, with Republicans largely approving and Democrats largely disapproving.
- Pluralities say the United States is giving too much military aid to Israel (33%) and not enough humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza (35%), while 35% are unsure on each question.
- About eight-in-ten express at least some concern about starvation in Gaza, Palestinian civilian deaths from Israeli strikes, and the remaining Israeli hostages not being returned.
- A Washington Post survey of American Jews finds majority disapproval of Israel’s conduct, with 61% saying Israel has committed war crimes and 39% calling it genocide.