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New Poll Shows U.S. Support for Israel Erodes Sharply, Led by Democrats and Young Voters

The shift contrasts with Israeli surveys showing overwhelming backing for the war against Iran.

Overview

  • An NBC News survey conducted Feb. 27–Mar. 3 among 1,000 registered voters (margin of error ±3.1 points) finds U.S. views of Israel now net negative, 39% unfavorable to 32% favorable.
  • Democratic favorability toward Israel has fallen to 13% with 57% negative, independents register 21% favorable and 48% unfavorable, and Republicans remain more supportive at 54% favorable and 18% unfavorable.
  • National sympathies are now nearly even, with 40% saying they side more with Israelis and 39% with Palestinians, a dramatic change from 2013 when Israel held a wide advantage.
  • Democrats now lean toward Palestinians by 67% to 17%, underscoring a steep partisan realignment that departs from historically broader U.S. backing for Israel.
  • Young adults ages 18–34 show the sharpest shift, with only 13% viewing Israel positively and 63% negatively, highlighting a pronounced generational divide.