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7. U.S. Jews’ connections with and attitudes toward Israel
Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly say they believe God gave Israel to the Jewish people
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- 7. U.S. Jews’ connections with and attitudes toward Israel
- One-quarter of U.S. Jews have lived in Israel or been there more than once
- Most U.S. Jews are emotionally attached to Israel
- Eight-in-ten U.S. Jews say caring about Israel is an important or essential part of what being Jewish means to them
- Among U.S. Jews, 57% say they follow news about Israel at least somewhat closely
- In final year of Trump administration, more Jewish Democrats say U.S. is too supportive of Israel than not supportive enough
- Four-in-ten U.S. Jews give Netanyahu excellent or good ratings for his leadership
- Most U.S. Jews are optimistic a way can be found for Israel and independent Palestinian state to coexist
- One-third of U.S. Jews think Israeli government is making sincere effort toward peace with Palestinians
- One-quarter of U.S. Jews have heard ‘a lot’ about BDS movement, and an additional three-in-ten have heard ‘some’
- Far more opposition to than support for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement among U.S. Jews
- Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly say they believe God gave Israel to the Jewish people