A recent poll conducted by Issues and Insights and the Techno Metrica Institute of Policy and Politics revealed that in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict, one in five Democrats expressed support for Hamas. The survey, carried out between November 1-3, found 20 percent of Democrats sided with Hamas, while 54 percent expressed support for Israel. Twenty-six percent of respondents were unsure. In contrast, only 7 percent of Republicans expressed support for Hamas, with 71 percent siding with Israel. Independents were found to be more supportive of Israel (50 percent) compared to Hamas (6 percent), with a significant 44 percent remaining undecided.
The poll also analyzed the correlation between age groups and support. The younger participants aged 18-24 were more inclined to back Hamas (17 percent) or remain undecided (53 percent) than the older participants aged 65 and above, the majority of whom sided with Israel (84 percent). Amid the ongoing conflict, a noteworthy upsurge in antisemitic behavior has been reported by Jewish individuals nationwide.
On the issue of antisemitic behavior, the poll found 74 percent of respondents considering it a “serious” issue. Interestingly, a higher percentage of Democrats (82 percent) labelled the issue “serious” than Republicans (76 percent) and independents (66 percent). Conducted online and involving 1,400 adults, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
