How Americans and Israelis view one another and the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
A 69% median across 25 nations say terrorism is a major threat to their country. Concern tends to be highest among older people and those on the right.
The data is from a survey of 998 Israeli adults conducted face to face from February 5 to March 11, 2025. Interviews were conducted in Hebrew and Arabic, and the survey is representative of the adult population ages 18 and older, excluding those in East Jerusalem and in outposts that are not sanctioned by the […]
People around the world often name the U.S. as their top ally. China is also a common response, while Europeans commonly name the EU or other regional powers.
Nine-in-ten American Jews say they think discrimination against Jews has risen in the United States since the Israel-Hamas war began.
Across 25 countries, people increasingly view China as the world’s top economy but generally prioritize economic ties with the U.S.
Despite their mixed opinions about the military response to Hamas and concerns about the war expanding and going on a long time, most Israelis were confident in our recent survey (conducted in March and early April) that their country will achieve its war aims. By roughly two to one, more feel optimistic than pessimistic about […]
In a survey across 25 countries, plenty of people said they aren’t proud of their country – and many of them gave specific reasons why.
The shares of Israelis who see very strong conflicts in their society have shrunk, but public opinion has grown more polarized in other ways.
Very few Americans (5%) say that the way Hamas carried out its Oct. 7 attack against Israel was acceptable, but a somewhat larger share (22%) view Hamas’ reasons for fighting Israel as valid. Responding to a parallel set of questions about Israel, most Americans (58%) describe Israel’s reasons for fighting Hamas as valid, but the […]
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