Declining Support for Israel Among Americans

In recent years, American support for Israel has noticeably declined, including amongst young Republicans. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals a stark shift: in 2025, 53% of Americans viewed Israel negatively, but by March 2026, that figure climbed to 60%.

Interestingly, Jewish Americans are echoing this sentiment, becoming increasingly critical of Israel’s military actions as well as its prime minister. A recent poll indicates that 59% of American Jews hold a negative opinion of Prime Minister Netanyahu, while only 32% view him favorably.

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted a poll which found that 40% of American adults believe the U.S. is too supportive of Israel. In contrast, 37% maintain that current levels of support are adequate, and only 18% feel the U.S. does not offer enough support.

Among Jewish respondents, most identify as Democrats, with 38% thinking the U.S. is too supportive of Israel. Meanwhile, 32% believe U.S. aid is insufficient, while 28% find current aid levels appropriate.

When breaking it down by political affiliation, 51% of Jewish Democrats believe the U.S. is overly cooperative, in contrast to 45% of Jewish Republicans who think the opposite.

The study, conducted between June 11 and 17, also revealed that 31% of American adults consider Israel’s military actions in Gaza to be genocide. Meanwhile, 20% say these actions do not constitute genocide, and 49% feel they lack sufficient knowledge to form an opinion.

Additionally, 30% of Jewish respondents agree that Israel’s actions amounted to genocide during the conflict, whereas 49% disagree, and 21% remain unsure. Among Jewish Democrats, 45% feel Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while only 3% of Jewish Republicans share this belief.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, recently described by President Trump in rather unflattering terms, faces a range of serious allegations, including bribery and fraud. He appears to be more unpopular among American Jews than within the broader American public. Currently, 38% of U.S. adults view him negatively compared to 20% who have a favorable opinion. In the Jewish demographic, opinion is split, with 32% expressing a negative view and another 32% viewing him positively.

Contrastingly, Democratic New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani is seen positively by 44% of Jewish respondents, while 39% have negative views. Mamdani, known for his left-leaning perspectives, has made anti-Israel statements and even called for Netanyahu’s arrest, which adds another layer to the discussion.

In the 2025 election, Mamdani reportedly received 26% of the Jewish vote, although only 27% of American adults view him favorably.