Overview

• Late-September Pew data show 59% of Americans view the Israeli government unfavorably and 39% say Israel is going too far in its operation against Hamas.
• More Americans disapprove than approve of the Trump administration’s response to the conflict (42% vs. 30%), with 36% saying Trump favors Israel too much.
• Public views diverge by aid type: 33% say the U.S. is giving Israel too much military assistance, while 35% say humanitarian aid to Palestinians is not enough.
• Concern is widespread, with at least eight in ten Americans expressing some concern about starvation in Gaza, civilian deaths, and the fate of remaining Israeli hostages.
• A separate Washington Post poll finds many American Jews sharply critical of Israel’s conduct, including 61% saying Israel has committed war crimes and 68% rating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negatively.