US voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, poll finds

A New York Times/Siena University poll released on Tuesday indicates that likely U.S. voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with 49% favoring Democrats compared to 38% for Republicans. The survey also found a narrow division among voters regarding U.S. military aid to Israel and sympathy towards Israelis and Palestinians. Specifically, 37% preferred a candidate opposing military aid to Israel, while 36% preferred one supporting it. Age emerged as a significant factor, with 62% of voters aged 18-29 opposing military aid, contrasting with 50% of those 65 and older who supported it. Similarly, 65% of younger voters sympathized more with Palestinians, while 50% of older voters sympathized more with Israelis. The poll also noted that 63% of likely voters believe the decision to go to war with Iran was wrong.