Poll: American sympathy for Israel has dropped to its lowest since 1998

By lauraharris // 2025-03-13

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The poll indicates the lowest level of American sympathy for Israel since 1998, with only 46 percent of U.S. adults expressing support, a five-point decrease from the previous year.
Sympathy for Palestinians has reached a record high of 33 percent, marking a six-point increase from the previous year and reflecting a significant shift in public opinion.
The poll highlights a stark partisan divide, with 75 percent of Republicans sympathizing with Israel compared to only 10 percent with the Palestinians, while Democrats show a nearly three to one ratio of sympathy for Palestinians (59 percent) over Israel (21 percent).
Historically, Democrats have favored Israel, but this trend has reversed, with Palestinian sympathies among Democrats rising to 49 percent by February 2023, surpassing support for Israel (38 percent) for the first time.
The poll shows that 55 percent of Americans favor a two-state solution, with Democrats being the most supportive at 76 percent, followed by independents at 53 percent and Republicans at 41 percent. Notably, Republican support for a Palestinian state has increased by 15 points after a sharp drop last year.

A new Gallup poll has revealed a significant shift in American public opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, indicating the lowest level of American sympathy for Israel. The poll, conducted from Feb. 3 to 16, found that 46 percent of U.S. adults expressed support for the Israelis, a five-point decrease from the previous year and the lowest level since Gallup began tracking this measure in 1998. Conversely, the poll indicates a growing shift in support for the Palestinians, with 33 percent of Americans now expressing sympathy. This marks a six-point increase from the previous year and the highest reading in the survey's history. The poll also highlights a stark partisan divide in Americans' views of the conflict. Republicans overwhelmingly sympathize with the Israelis (75 percent) over the Palestinians (10 percent), while Democrats have a nearly three to one ratio of sympathy for the Palestinians (59 percent) over the Israelis (21 percent). Independents' sympathies align more closely with the national average. This shift in Democrats' sympathies is particularly noteworthy. Historically, Democrats have sided with Israel, but this trend began to change in 2022, when equal numbers of Democrats expressed sympathy for both sides. By February 2023, Democrats' sympathies for Israel had dipped to 38 percent, while support for Palestinians surged to 49 percent, marking the first time Palestinian sympathies prevailed among Democrats. The poll also measured Americans' views on the "two-state solution," which envisions the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Since 1999, more Americans have supported than opposed this proposal, and the latest poll shows that 55 percent are in favor, while 31 percent are opposed. Democrats are the most supportive of a Palestinian state, with 76 percent in favor, compared to 53 percent of independents and 41 percent of Republicans. Notably, Republican support for a Palestinian state has increased by 15 points after a sharp drop last year.

Trump: U.S. will take over and redevelop Gaza

These findings come at a critical time, during a temporary ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, and shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House. During the joint press conference on Feb. 4, Trump expressed his intention for the U.S. to take ownership and redevelop the Gaza Strip. "The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too," Trump said, envisioning "a long-term ownership position" for the United States. "We will own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site." Trump also announced his ambitious plan for a redevelopment project that he believes could transform the area into "the Riviera of the Middle East." He claimed that the project would create "unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area," assured the public that "everyone loves the idea" and that the plan includes resettling Palestinians and other people in the region. Netanyahu expressed support for the idea, adding that Trump "sees a different future for Gaza." He even said that, "I think it's something that could change history." (Related: Israel fears Trump could cut aid amid Gaza blockade, mirroring Ukraine shift.) However, the proposal has raised significant questions and concerns even among Americans. In turn, Gallup Inc., the American multinational analytics and advisory company which became known for its public opinion polls, believes that these statements affected the result of the recent poll. WhiteHouse.news has more on Trump's ambitious plans for Gaza. Watch this video of a Jewish man revealing the truth about Israel, and the genocide in Gaza by Israel and America. This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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