Americans Divided Over Gaza Ceasefire Due to Hostages: Poll (Exclusive)

Seven in 10 U.S. voters want a ceasefire in Gaza, but their opposition to Israel’s bombing campaign drops significantly when told the country’s hostages might not be released, according to a new survey obtained by The Messenger.

The poll of 1,000 voters was conducted by the firm WPA Intelligence, which typically surveys for Republicans and tested political messaging concerning the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks launched from Gaza. The survey reflects other polls that show a generational divide, with older Americans backing Israel more and younger people more sympathetic toward...