Public attitudes towards ISRAEL declines rapidly

Public attitudes in the United States towards Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have become increasingly negative over the past three years, according to a new opinion poll, as Israel continues its bombing of Gaza.

The survey, conducted by the Pew Research Centre in the United States, repeated questions posed in earlier polls between March 2022 and 2024, allowing comparisons over time.

This year, 53 per cent of respondents said they held a negative view of Israel, up from 43 per cent in 2022.

69 per cent of Democrats said they viewed Israel unfavorably this year, compared to 37 per cent among Republicans. Both groups recorded an increase in negative perceptions.