For The First Time, More Americans Sympathize With Palestinians Than Israelis

"For the first time in modern history, Gallup finds that the proportion of Americans who sympathize more with Palestinians has surpassed those who favor Israelis - a stark reflection of changing attitudes toward the top U.S. ally as it commits a live-streamed genocide in Gaza and wanton ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank."

"Polling released Friday finds that 41 percent of Americans now say their sympathies lie more with Palestinians than Israelis, up from 32 percent in pre-genocide levels. Meanwhile, sympathy for Israelis has plummeted amid the genocide to a mere 30 percent, down from 49 percent in Gallup's last poll prior to October 7, 2023."

"This is a drastic change from the past decades, when sympathy for Israelis dominated the American public. Between 2001 and 2020, the proportion of respondents who said they sympathize more with Israelis hovered around 55 to 60 percent, while favorability with Palestinians was roughly 15 to 20 percent."

Gallup polling reveals a historic shift in American public opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For the first time, more Americans sympathize with Palestinians (41%) than Israelis (30%), marking a significant departure from decades of pro-Israeli dominance. Between 2001 and 2020, Israeli sympathy consistently ranged from 55-60%, while Palestinian support remained at 15-20%. This reversal reflects changing attitudes following Israel's military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The shift spans across political affiliations, with independents now favoring Palestinians and Republican support for Israel hitting a 20-year low at 70%. Democratic voters have driven much of this change, though Democratic politicians' positions lag behind constituent sentiment.

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