A new survey shows a sharp decline in American voters’ perception of Israel, with increasingly negative attitudes cutting across party lines.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Only one-third of American voters consider Israel an ally to the United States, according to a new survey. 📺 DETAIL: According to a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters, conducted from May 11-12, only 33 percent of U.S. voters now consider Israel an ally, a decline of 25 points since March, shortly after the start of the Iran war at the end of February. The share of U.S. voters who consider Israel an enemy has risen to 21 percent. Furthermore, 26 percent view Israel as neither an ally nor an enemy, with another 20 percent are unsure. While Democrats are more likely than Republicans to see Israel as an enemy, support for Israel among both parties has plummeted. Only 20 percent of Democrats view Israel as an ally, representing a 27-point drop since March, while 49 percent of Republicans view Israel as an ally, representing a decline of 21 points. 🎯 IMPACT: The survey confirms the widespread sense that Israel is rapidly losing the support of the American public. It comes alongside a broader shift in which countries Americans view as allies and enemies. Notably, while attitudes remain unfavorable towards Iran and Russia, fewer Americans now regard the countries as enemies. The share of American voters who regard Iran as an enemy dropped by 16 points since the start of the year. During the same period, the share of voters who view Russia as an enemy fell by 17 points. This shift in attitudes could have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and domestic political discourse. The Iran war has proven divisive, with opposition cutting across party lines in unorthodox ways. Israel has routinely come under fire for viral social media posts of Israeli soldiers destroying Christian symbols and sites in Lebanon, as well as for attacks on Christians in Jerusalem. Israel is also seen as wanting to prolong the war in the Middle East, angering U.S. voters with non-interventionist views. |
The number of voters considering Israel an Ally of the US has dropped by 25 points.
The number considering Iran an Enemy has dropped by 16.
The number considering China an Enemy has dropped by 14.https://t.co/A5gT2cfD9a
1,000 RV by @ScottWRasmussen pic.twitter.com/7GXCY8KIOx
— Napolitan News Service (@NapolitanNews) May 13, 2026
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