Pew Finds 60% of U.S. Adults View Israel Unfavorably as Post-Oct. 7 Backlash Deepens
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
Pew Finds 60% of U.S. Adults View Israel Unfavorably as Post-Oct. 7 Backlash Deepens
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
Summary
60% of U.S. adults held an unfavorable view of Israel in an April 2026 Pew Research Center poll, marking the latest measure of rising anti-Israel sentiment.
That shift has accelerated since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which killed more than 1,200 people and saw 251 abducted, followed by sustained protests on U.S. streets and campuses.
Critics increasingly argue Israel has pulled the U.S. into a prolonged conflict with Iran and consumed American military resources, even as ceasefires and diplomatic efforts have failed to produce lasting peace.
$3.8 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel is framed by supporters as a net security gain, citing intelligence sharing, weapons testing and missile-defense cooperation they say returns about $48 billion in yearly benefits.
The poll underscores a broader political realignment in 2026, with anti-Israel positions gaining visibility among some left-wing activists and Democratic-aligned groups.