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.
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Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
There are differences by age in Americans’ attitudes about whether the U.S. should focus more on domestic problems or be more globally active.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
Most Americans see little ability for the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change policy or combating the spread of infectious disease. A majority of Americans continue to view the China-Russia partnership as a very serious problem for the U.S.
Unfavorable views of China reach new historic high, and a majority supports taking a tougher stand on human rights.
While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.
Differences within each party on views of foreign policy emerge based on where Americans turn for political news.
More countries still name the U.S. as the foremost economic power than say the same of China. And, even in nations that welcome China’s economic growth, few feel similarly about its growing military might.
Across 38 nations, a median of 42% say the U.S. is the world’s leading economy, while 32% name China. But the economic balance of power has shifted in the eyes of some key U.S. allies and trading partners.
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