Overview
- CNN data analyst Harry Enten aggregated four national surveys and found U.S. net favorability for Israel moved from about +51 in 2018 to roughly −16 in July 2026, a swing of about 67 points.
- Separate polls cited in the CNN segment showed roughly 55% of Americans favor reducing or ending U.S. military assistance to Israel.
- Rep. Brad Sherman, a long‑time congressional ally of Israel, publicly shared the CNN analysis, urged translation of the segment into Hebrew, and said he briefed Israel’s U.S. ambassador to make Israeli leaders aware of the change in U.S. opinion.
- Sherman blamed Israeli domestic politics and weak public diplomacy for worsening Israel’s image and specifically said Itamar Ben‑Gvir’s role in the cabinet poses a threat to Israel’s standing.
- Reporters note a sharp partisan split in views, with Republicans more favorable and Democrats far less so, and analysts warn sustained public opposition could lead Congress to limit weapons access, condition aid, or reduce diplomatic support.