A new poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena shows that nearly three-quarters of U.S. Democratic voters oppose American military aid to Israel. This figure has risen from 45% three years ago, reflecting a sharp decline in support for Israel in recent years.
The poll, released on June 4, also indicates that nearly half of Democratic voters say their party is too supportive of Israel, while 95% oppose a U.S.-Israel war against Iran. This is the latest sign of a shift in the U.S. political landscape regarding the Israel-Palestine issue.
According to the survey, 60% of Democratic voters say they sympathize more with Palestinians than with Israel, while only 15% lean toward Israel. Meanwhile, support for Israel is now concentrated mainly among older voters. Another poll by the Pew Research Center in April showed that 84% of Democratic voters and 57% of Republican voters aged 18-49 hold unfavorable views of Israel.
However, the shift in public opinion has not yet been reflected at the senior policy level of the Democratic Party, as leaders such as House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer remain strong supporters of Israel. Republican President Donald Trump also maintains a pro-Israel policy, launching a joint war with Iran in late February, a long-standing goal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to Pew, 73% of Republican voters trust President Trump to make the right decisions in U.S.-Israel relations, despite some criticism from conservatives that his support for Israel and Middle East military intervention runs counter to the 'America First' (MAGA) vision.
