What Americans Think Of Israel And Gaza Since The Oct. 11 Attacks

A new Pew study surveyed over 12,500 Americans to gauge their shifting opinions on Israel and Palestine since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and the ensuing conflict in Gaza. The survey, conducted in early May, found that "U.S. public opinion toward Israelis has grown increasingly negative, while views of Palestinians have not changed much." Consequently, Americans now view the Palestinian people nearly as favorably as the Israeli people.

• Unfavorable views of the Israeli government rose from 51% in 2019 to 62% this year, and unfavorable views of the Israeli people increased from 28% to 42%.
• Views of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority have remained relatively stable.
• The vast majority of U.S. adults (84%) view Hamas negatively.
• Religious groups show predictable splits: "Jews and White evangelical Protestants have more favorable views of the Israeli people and its government than other religious groups do," with 57% of White evangelical Protestants holding a favorable view of the Israeli government. Younger Jews (under 50) are less likely to view the Israeli government and people favorably.