US EditionIsrael’s Standing Plummets Among Democrats: NBC News Poll
An NBC News poll shows 60% of Democrats and nearly 50% of independents view Israel negatively, marking a sharp decline in support since 2023 amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
- Recent polling indicates a significant shift in American public opinion, with more registered voters now viewing Israel negatively than positively compared to previous years.
- The divide in sympathies between Israelis and Palestinians has narrowed to a near-even split of 40% to 39%, representing a dramatic change from the lopsided margins seen a decade ago.
- This transformation is most visible within the Democratic Party, where two-thirds of supporters now side with Palestinians, a stark contrast to the relatively stable pro-Israel stance maintained by Republicans.
- These evolving perspectives among Democrats and independents are already influencing 2026 congressional primaries and are expected to play a major role in shaping the 2028 presidential contest.
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American voters’ feelings on Israel and the Palestinian territories have shifted dramatically in recent years, in a sea change that is transforming the Democratic Party and shaping its primaries
Israel’s Standing Plummets Among Democrats
NBC News Poll: “More registered voters view Israel negatively than positively, a change from a few years ago. The change has been especially pronounced among independents and Democrats, fueling divided congressional primaries in 2026 and potentially shaping the party’s 2028 presidential contest.
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