"Israel is placing a fragile cease-fire under intense strain thanks to its determination to crush Hezbollah while battering and dominating Lebanon. There are also persistent reports that Bibi Netanyahu and his government are not inclined to accept any enduring peace agreement with Iran as it is currently constituted."
"As of late March, even before this latest chaotic turn in Middle Eastern events, what used to be strong bipartisan support for Israel is gone, and it's not just a matter of Democrats becoming alienated by Netanyahu and his policies toward Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran."
"More Republicans and Republican leaners have a favorable than unfavorable view of Israel (58% vs. 41%). Still, the share of Republicans with a negative view has ticked up since last year, driven by those under 50."
"Pew finds that 58 percent of Republicans under the age of 50 have little or no confidence in Netanyahu to 'do the right thing regarding world affairs.' Twenty-seven percent of them have 'none at all.'"
The Trump administration's conflicting positions with Israeli allies and Iranian adversaries complicate the path to peace in the Middle East. Israel's aggressive stance against Hezbollah and Lebanon is straining a fragile cease-fire. Netanyahu's government shows little interest in a lasting peace with Iran. American support for Israel is declining, with significant shifts among younger Republicans. Pew data indicates that 57% of Republicans aged 18 to 49 view Israel unfavorably, and 58% lack confidence in Netanyahu's leadership regarding global affairs.
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