US EditionFour in Ten American Jews Say Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza: Washington Post Poll
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds 61% of American Jews say Israel committed war crimes in Gaza, with 39% accusing Israel of genocide amid ongoing conflict.
- Between September 2 and 9, 2025, a Washington Post poll surveyed a sample of 815 Jewish Americans about their perspectives on their identity, Israel, and the conflict in Gaza.
- This poll follows rising criticism of Israel driven by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and evolving opinions about the conflict’s continuation.
- The findings reveal that 61% of respondents believe Israel engaged in war crimes during the Gaza conflict, while 39% characterize Israel's actions as meeting the criteria for genocide, with younger Jewish adults more likely to hold this view.
- Political divisions appear as over 80% of Jewish Republicans supported Israel’s Gaza actions, compared to 30% of Democrats, with men more approving than women.
- The poll suggests a historic rift between American Jews and Israel, reflected in declining Netanyahu approval and diminished emotional connection among younger generations.
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Majority of US Jews believe Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza
American Jews are increasingly critical of Israel’s war on Hamas, with nearly two-thirds saying they believe the IDF has committed war crimes in Gaza, and nearly half accuse Israel of ‘genocide.’ By World Israel News Staff American Jews are increasingly critical of Israel’s ongoing war against the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip, a new poll shows, with a majority saying they believe Israel is committing war crimes in the coastal encl…
Poll: 61% of American Jews believe Israel committed war crimes in Gaza
As Israel’s war on Gaza grinds on, a Washington Post poll finds that 61 percent of American Jews say Israel is guilty of war crimes in the besieged territory, and nearly 40 percent consider them genocidal.
Poll reveals: 40% of US Jews believe Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
A new Washington Post poll indicates a historic perception gap between American Jews and the State of Israel. According to the data, 61% of respondents believe Israel committed war crimes in Gaza, and 39% even defined its actions as "genocide." In contrast, nearly all respondents – 94% – believe Hamas committed war crimes against Israel. "In the beginning, in some ways, Israel had no choice. You cannot allow threats to its national security lik…
A poll reveals that 61 percent of Jews in the U.S. consider Israel to be committing war crimes and 39 percent accuse it of genocide, showing a growing fracture with the Netanyahu government.
Washington Post Poll: Most US Jews Disapprove of Israel's War in Gaza
According to a new Washington Post poll, a majority of American Jews sharply disapprove of Israel's conduct in the Gaza war, with 61% saying the country has committed war crimes and nearly four in 10 accusing it of genocide, pointing to an historic rift.
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