Polling finds both Israel and Palestinian Authority viewed less favorably by Americans
Americans’ opinions of both Israel and the Palestinian Authority have deteriorated in the past year, according to a Gallup poll released today.
A total of 58% of Americans view Israel favorably, down 10% from last year, the poll found. It is the lowest rating to the U.S. ally in more than 20 years.
Positive opinions of the Palestinian Authority have also dropped by 8% to 18%, the lowest rating in nine years, the survey found.
The largest decline in favorable ratings of Israel was observed among young adults ages 18 to 34, with a drop from 64% in 2023 to 38%.
Americans continue to lean toward Israel, with 51% saying they sympathize more with the Israelis and 27% more with the Palestinians. However, the gap has narrowed in recent years.
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