politics

February 28, 2026

More Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis, according to a Gallup poll

In an historic turnaround, more Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis, a Gallup survey has found

More Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis, according to a Gallup poll

TL;DR

  • A Gallup poll shows more Americans now sympathize with Palestinians than Israelis, a first in recent history.
  • Sympathy for Israelis has dropped 10% in the last year, while support for Palestinians has increased.
  • This shift in public opinion has occurred for the first time in 25 years.
  • Democrats and younger Americans (18-34, 35-54) are more likely to sympathize with Palestinians.
  • Republicans and older Americans (over 55) remain the primary demographics favoring Israelis.
  • Despite the sympathy shift, a majority of Americans still view Israel favorably, and the US does not recognize the Palestinian Territories as a state.

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