The United States is witnessing a significant decrease in public support for Israel, according to a new report by the American broadcasting network CNN. The report attributes the decline in support to the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent data indicates that public opinion is rapidly shifting on the issue of Israel across various political and social groups.
Among Republican voters aged 50 or younger, support for Israel has dropped from 28 additional points four years ago to 2 points in 2025 and further decreased to 16 points in 2026, representing a decline of over 40 points. Similarly, moderate and liberal Republicans have also seen a decline in support, from 26 additional points in 2022 to 9 minus points in 2026.
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The report also notes a significant decline in support for Israel among young male voters, from 3 minus points in 2022 to 47 minus points in 2026. Democrats have also seen a growing trend in opposition to Israel, with non-liberal individuals showing a decline in support from 3 additional points to 55 minus points.
Experts attribute the significant change to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the recent attacks on Gaza and subsequent Israeli military operations, which have drawn international condemnation. The report also suggests that Netanyahu’s leadership is a major factor in the decline of support for Israel among the American public.
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