American Support for Israel Falls to 25-Year Low, Gallup Finds
New polling shows a sharp decline in sympathy for Israel, particularly among Democrats, as support for Palestinians reaches record highs.
- Gallup's latest poll reveals that only 46% of Americans sympathize more with Israelis, the lowest level recorded since polling began in 2001.
- Support for Palestinians has risen to 33%, marking the highest level of sympathy for Palestinians in the poll's history.
- Among Democrats, 59% now sympathize with Palestinians compared to just 21% for Israelis, a dramatic shift from previous years.
- A majority of Americans, including most Democrats and independents, favor the establishment of a Palestinian state, though Republican support remains below 50%.
- The survey highlights a growing partisan divide, with Republican support for Israel steady at 75%, while Democratic sympathy for Palestinians has surged significantly.