"The shift in sympathies is largely driven by political independents, who reported more pro-Israel views in past-Gallup polling. Those surveyed now say they sympathize with Palestinians over Israelis 41% to 30%."
"Since last year's polling, a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire was struck and is now in its second phase. However, deadly Israeli strikes have continued. Nearly the entire population of Gaza was displaced by the war, leaving hundreds of thousands exposed to the elements, according to the United Nations."
"Any hope for lasting peace depends on Hamas giving up its weapons and Israel pulling its troops back rather than trying to disarm Hamas by force, Axios' Barak Ravid reported in January."
Recent Gallup polling reveals a notable decline in U.S. support for Israel over the past year, with sympathy for Palestinians reaching 41% compared to 36% for Israelis. This 10-percentage-point shift is primarily driven by political independents, who previously favored Israel but now sympathize with Palestinians 41% to 30%. Republicans maintain strong pro-Israel sentiment at 70%, while overall American favorability toward Israel stands at 46% versus 37% for Palestinian Territories. The change reflects ongoing tensions following a fragile ceasefire, continued Israeli military strikes, and the displacement of nearly Gaza's entire population, with hundreds of thousands exposed to harsh conditions.
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