How Americans View the Israel-Hamas Conflict 2 Years Into the War
About six-in-ten now say they have an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, with a rising share saying Israel is “going too far.”
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About six-in-ten now say they have an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, with a rising share saying Israel is “going too far.”
This year, only 16% of Israelis have a favorable view of the UN – the lowest level in surveys going back to 2007.
59% of Americans say they are not confident that Trump can make wise decisions about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Today, 35% of Americans say using the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 was justified, while 31% say it was not justified. A third say they are not sure.
People in 12 of 24 nations surveyed tend to say the U.S. is their top ally. But it’s also widely seen as a top threat, as are Russia and China.
21% of Israelis think Israel and a Palestinian state can coexist peacefully, the lowest share since 2013.
A third of Israeli adults say Israel should govern Gaza, down from 40% in 2024.
Republicans are less likely than last year to say Russia is an enemy and to say the U.S. has a responsibility to help Ukraine defend itself.
A slight majority of Americans (54%) say the Israel-Hamas war is either very or somewhat important to them personally.
More disapprove than approve of leaving the WHO and ending USAID. About half see tariffs on China as bad for the U.S. and them personally, but views differ by party.
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