Gallup poll shows that 50% of Americans approve Israel’s war on Gaza

WASHINGTON — According to a recent poll by Gallup, half of Americans approve of Israel’s military action in Israel’s war on Gaza, while 45 percent disapprove. The study was conducted several weeks after October 7.اضافة اعلان

A breakdown of the numbers:

Approval of Isreal’s war on Gaza●Republicans: 71 percent
●Men: 59 percent
●Adults 55 and older: 63 percent
●White Adults: 61 percent

Disapproval of Israel’s war on Gaza●Democrats: six in ten, 63 percent
●Adults younger than 35: 67 percent
●People of color: 64 percent
●Slight majority of women: 52 percent
*Conducted between November 1 to 21

The poll investigated Americans' perspectives on US aid to Israel and Palestinians, focusing on military aid for Israel and humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Respondents likely factored in Israel’s war on Gaza but answered with general perceptions.

42% believe the US provides the right amount of aid to Israel
Regarding military aid to Israel, 42 percent believe the US provides the right amount, and 25 percent think it's insufficient, totaling 67 percent supporting at least the current level.



Meanwhile, 31 percent think the US provides too much. Regarding humanitarian aid to Palestinians, 74 percent think the US provides the right amount (34 percent) or insufficient aid (40 percent). In contrast, 22 percent think too much aid is given.

Republicans and White adults support increased military aid
Subgroups align with views on Israel's military actions. Republicans and White adults support increased military aid to Israel, while Democrats, young adults, people of color, and women believe the US should send more humanitarian aid to Palestinians.



President Biden’s approval for handling Isreal’s war on Gaza at 32%
President Biden's approval for handling Israel’s war on Gaza at 32 percent is lower than his overall job approval at 37 percent. Groups opposing Israel's actions express less approval for Biden's Middle East handling than his overall performance.

72% of adults closely follow Israel’s war on Gaza
Meanwhile, 72 percent of adults closely follow Israel’s war on Gaza with 31 percent following it very closely. College-educated and older adults show higher interest, and those approving of Israel's military action are more attentive.


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