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Most Americans support recognition of Palestine, says Ipsos poll

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  • 20 Aug 2025 20:23
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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows majority of Americans back UN recognition of Palestine, oppose "Israel’s" crimes in Gaza, and support humanitarian aid.

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    Police officers in riot gear stand guard past a banner reading 'Free Gaza' during a protest on the 80th anniversary of the WWII US atomic bombing in Hiroshima, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on August 20, 2025, revealed that 58% of Americans believe every country in the United Nations should recognize Palestine as a state, while only 33% disagreed and 9% gave no answer.

The finding comes just weeks after Canada, Britain, and France, all close US allies, announced plans to recognize the State of Palestine. This diplomatic momentum has increased pressure on "Israel," as humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorate amid nearly two years of genocide.

Views on Gaza military operations

The same survey found that 59% of Americans believe "Israel’s" military use of force in Gaza has been excessive, compared to 33% who disagreed. In February 2024, only 53% had described "Israel’s" response as excessive, suggesting growing skepticism about the scale and duration of the military campaign.

Parallel data confirms this trend. According to Gallup  (July 2025), just 32% of Americans approve of "Israel’s" military actions in Gaza, the lowest on record, while 60% disapprove, up sharply from 45% in late 2023.

  • Most Americans support recognition of Palestine, says Ipsos poll
    Americans on whether "Israel's" military response in Gaza was excessive (source: Reuters/Ipsos poll, visualized by Al Mayadeen English)

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Humanitarian concerns, US role

Humanitarian concerns also contribute to shifting public opinion. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found 65% of Americans believe the US should take action in Gaza to prevent starvation, including a majority of Democrats and even 55% of Republicans.

Other polling reinforces this consensus. Across party lines, Americans consistently back measures to deliver aid, reflecting growing frustration with delays in relief shipments and reports of famine conditions.

  • Most Americans support recognition of Palestine, says Ipsos poll
    Americans on war on Gaza (source: Reuters/Ipsos poll, visualized by Al Mayadeen English)

Partisan and generational divides

The Reuters/Ipsos poll highlighted sharp partisan differences, whereby 78% of Democrats support Palestinian recognition compared to 41% of Republicans, a 37-point gap.

Other surveys show similar polarization. Gallup data indicates that while 71% of Republicans support "Israel’s" military actions, Democratic approval has collapsed to just 8%, with 60% sympathizing more with Palestinians. Independents fall in between, with only 25% approving of "Israel’s" actions.

Generational divides are also striking. Pew surveys find that 60% of Americans aged 18–29 view Palestinians favorably, compared to 46% who view Israelis positively. Among older Americans (55+), nearly half still approve of "Israel’s" military response.

  • Most Americans support recognition of Palestine, says Ipsos poll
    Americans on "Israel" and Palestine (source: Reuters/Ipsos poll, visualized by Al Mayadeen English)

Growing recognition of Israeli genocide

An Economist/YouGov poll (August 2025) found that 43% of Americans now describe "Israel’s" actions in Gaza as genocide, while 28% disagree and 29% remain undecided. This marks a dramatic shift in how the conflict is being perceived across the US political spectrum.

Taken together, these polls suggest that American opinion is undergoing a historic transformation. Support for "Israel’s" military campaign is at record lows, while sympathy for Palestinians has reached record highs.

A clear majority of Americans now favor recognition of Palestine as a state, reflecting a broader shift in sentiment. At the same time, partisan and generational divides are widening, with Democrats and younger Americans far more critical of "Israel’s" actions than Republicans and older age groups.

For US policymakers, these shifts could have long-term implications, especially as younger Americans and Democrats increasingly favor Palestinian rights and criticize "Israel’s" war strategy.

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