Support for Israel hits new low in US, new poll shows
Pew says 60% of U.S. adults now view Israel unfavorably, while 59% lack confidence in Netanyahu, with younger adults driving the shift.
- A new Pew Research Center survey conducted March 23-29, 2026, reveals that 60% of U.S. adults now hold an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53% last year and around 40% in 2022.
- Public confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined sharply, with 59% of Americans expressing little or no trust in his handling of world affairs amid escalating regional conflicts involving Iran and Gaza.
- Voters aged 18 to 49 are most critical, with 70% reporting unfavorable views of Israel, while majorities of both Democrats and Republicans under 50 now view Israel negatively despite continued support from Jewish Americans and White evangelical Protestants.
- Opposing weapons provisions helped U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico gain a 4-to-1 advantage over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a primary, with political operative Isi Baehr-Breen warning that "Democrats are gonna have to choose between Israel and winning elections."
- Bipartisan support for nearly $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel faces potential shifts as public approval collapses, with analysts suggesting this growing polarization could force significant changes in future U.S. foreign policy debates.
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