A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that nearly 60% of Americans support the idea that UN nations should recognize Palestine. Around 33% of those surveyed held a different view, while about 9% chose not to respond.
This survey indicates that countries like Britain, France, and Canada—each allies of the US—are leaning toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.
When President Trump was questioned about British leader Keir Starmer’s stance from late July, he claimed he hadn’t seen it. He also remarked that French President Emmanuel Macron’s move “won’t change anything.”
Some aid organizations have raised alarms about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, suggesting that international pressures are mounting against Israel as Palestinians face dire food shortages.
Israel has refuted claims that Hamas, the Palestinian group categorized as a terrorist organization by the US, is exacerbating hunger, insisting instead that aid is being misappropriated. Hamas, for its part, denies these allegations.
The poll found that a significant majority of Americans—around 65%—believe the Trump administration ought to enhance its support for Palestinians regarding food relief. Still, about 28% disagreed, including a notable 41% of GOP supporters.
Furthermore, 59% of Americans think that the military response by Israeli forces in Gaza, which began after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, was excessive. This is in contrast to roughly 33% who did not find it excessive. Back in February, 53% viewed Israel’s military actions in the enclave as too much, while 42% disagreed.
The survey was carried out between August 13 and August 18, with a sample of 4,446 US adults and a margin of error around 2 percentage points.
