Americans Are Changing Their Minds on Israel

Public opinion in the United States is shifting on Israel, with new polling showing declining support for the country's government and growing sympathy toward Palestinians, particularly among younger voters.

In the immediate aftermath of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, American voters rallied behind Israel, with nearly half (47 percent) saying they sympathized more with Israelis than Palestinians, compared to 20 percent who sided with Palestinians, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.