4. Views of Israeli and Palestinian political leaders
Israelis’ views of Netanyahu, Gantz and Lapid lean negative, and they have especially unfavorable views of Palestinian leaders.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Israelis’ views of Netanyahu, Gantz and Lapid lean negative, and they have especially unfavorable views of Palestinian leaders.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
Christians remain the largest religious group, and Muslims grew the fastest from 2010 to 2020. Read how the global share of Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated changed.
Israelis are divided over the military response in Gaza, with Arabs much more likely than Jews to say it’s gone too far. Arabs’ and Jews’ views of many aspects of the war differ.
Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by country.
In the United States, 21% of adults overall say they fast for certain periods during holy times.
Large shares of Americans say there is at least some discrimination against several religious, racial and ethnic groups in our society. About eight-in-ten see discrimination against Muslims and Jews, as well as against Arab, Black and Hispanic people. Three-quarters also see at least some discrimination against Asian people. Half or fewer see at least some […]
Every religious group grew in count in the Middle East and North Africa – a Muslim-majority region – between 2010 and 2020.
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in […]
Among White evangelicals, support for Trump is higher among those who attend church regularly than among those who don’t.
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