Gallup poll shows split opinion in US regarding Israeli war on Gaza

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Gallup
30 Nov 2023 17:17

According to the Gallup poll, approval is higher among Republicans, men, older adults, and White adults, while Democrats, young adults, people of color, and women are more likely to disapprove.

Israeli Americans and supporters hold displays of captives as they gather around an installation in Times Square featuring a 222-seat Shabbat (Sabbath) table set, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in New York (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

A recent Gallup poll conducted in the aftermath of the Israeli-led genocide in Gaza reveals that 50% of Americans approve of "Israel's" actions in the Gaza Strip, while 45% disapprove.

Delving into demographic details, approval is higher among Republicans, men, older adults, and White adults, while Democrats, young adults, people of color, and women are more likely to disapprove.

The survey also explores opinions on US aid to the region. About 42% believe the military aid to "Israel" is appropriate, with an additional 25% thinking it's insufficient. In contrast, 74% feel the US is providing the right amount or not enough humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.

The approval of US assistance aligns with attitudes toward "Israel's" military actions, with Republicans and White adults favoring increased military aid to "Israel", while Democrats, young adults, people of color, and women are more likely to believe not enough humanitarian aid is reaching the Palestinians.

In terms of President Biden's handling of the war on Gaza, his approval rating stands at 32%, lower than his overall job approval of 37%. Notably, groups opposing "Israel's" military actions express less approval for Biden's handling of the Middle East situation.

GALLUP: Biden's approval rating among Independents reaches a new low of 27%.

Approve 37% [=]
Disapprove 59% [=]

Independents
Approve 27% [-8]
Disapprove 65% [+4]

[Change vs October]

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— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) November 28, 2023

Despite not reaching the level of historical events like 9/11 or the start of US aggression on Iraq, 72% of Americans are closely following the events of the war in Palestine.

Higher percentages of college-educated and older adults, as well as those approving of "Israel's" military action, report closely following the situation.