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Poll Reveals Majority of Democrats Support Sanctions on Israel

10/4/2025

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A YouGov poll for the Institute for Middle East Understanding finds a majority backing sanctions on Israel, with 72% calling Gaza actions genocide.
The survey sampled 1,221 likely Democratic primary voters.
Sixty-five percent favor sanctions, including banning credit extensions and restricting Israeli weapons imports.
Eighty percent want less U.S. support for Israel, and 34% say policy will shape 2026 vote.

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Story summary

A YouGov poll for the Institute for Middle East Understanding finds a majority backing sanctions on Israel, with 72% calling Gaza actions genocide.
The survey sampled 1,221 likely Democratic primary voters.
Sixty-five percent favor sanctions, including banning credit extensions and restricting Israeli weapons imports.
Eighty percent want less U.S. support for Israel, and 34% say policy will shape 2026 vote.