the public’s views of Israel have turned more negative over the past three years. More than half of U.S. adults (53%) now express an unfavorable opinion of Israel, up from 42% in March 2022 – before the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Democrats are much more likely to express unfavorable opinions of Israel than Republicans (69% vs. 37%). In 2022, 53% of Democrats and 27% of Republicans had negative views of Israel.
62% of Americans oppose the U.S. taking over Gaza – including 49% who strongly oppose it – while 15% favor Trump’s proposal and 22% say they aren’t sure.
Yet, all US representatives seem to be very pro-Israel. Biden wouldn’t enforce the Leahy Act and of course trump’s psychoass won’t. There has been a legal way out of aiding the horrific mess, and now it’s even worse.