American support for Israel continues to erode with third of public believing genocide occurred in Gaza

Nearly three years after the October 7th attacks, American public backing for Israel has deteriorated sharply, according to new polling. An AP-NORC survey found that approximately one-third of Americans now believe Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, including roughly half of all Democrats surveyed. Most strikingly, the figure rises to 30 per cent even among American Jewish respondents, highlighting deep divisions within the community itself.

The polling reveals a stark generational divide in American attitudes towards Israel. While support among Republicans has remained relatively stable, younger voters across the political spectrum are increasingly distancing themselves from backing Israeli government policies. This shift represents a significant challenge for pro-Israel advocacy groups and the Israeli government’s diplomatic efforts in Washington.

The deterioration in American support comes against the backdrop of nearly three years of conflict following the October 7th attacks. The survey results suggest that the initial surge of solidarity with Israel following the Hamas assault has given way to growing scepticism about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and its humanitarian toll. The findings underscore the intensifying debate within American society, and particularly within the Jewish-American community, over how to evaluate Israel’s actions and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The timing of these findings coincides with ongoing discussions in Washington about the nature of the conflict and America’s role in supporting Israel, with the polling data likely to influence political discourse as policymakers navigate increasingly complex constituent views on Middle Eastern affairs.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.