Overview
- The Pew Research Center survey, conducted March 23–29 with 3,507 U.S. adults, reports 60% unfavorable toward Israel, up seven points from 2025 and nearly 20 since 2022.
- Young adults drive the shift, with 70% of those ages 18 to 49 holding an unfavorable view.
- Within the GOP, support splits by age, as 57% of Republicans 18 to 49 view Israel unfavorably compared with 24% among Republicans 50 and older.
- Confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is low, with 59% of Americans saying they have little or no confidence in his handling of world affairs, and only 25% of Republicans 18 to 49 expressing confidence.
- Views differ by religion, with Jewish Americans and White evangelical Protestants more positive toward Israel at 64% and 65% favorable, while only 4% of Muslim respondents report a positive view.