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Gallup Poll Reveals Historic Split in U.S. Support for Israel, Palestine

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A Gallup poll shows historic near-equality in U.S. sympathy for Israel and Palestine, with 46% supporting Israel and 41% Palestine, the closest gap since 2001.
Independents and younger voters drive the shift, with more than half of adults aged 18–34 sympathizing with Palestinians.
The shift coincides with Republicans’ support for Israel dropping to its lowest level since 2004, while Americans increasingly back a two-state solution.

History

Historical Context

The Second Intifada, which began in 2000, intensified Israeli-Palestinian tensions, leading to significant shifts in American public opinion. In 2001, 52% of Americans supported Israel, but by 2023, a Gallup poll showed nearly equal sympathy, with 46% favoring Israel and 41% for Palestine. This evolving sentiment reflects a growing demand for a two-state solution and potential changes in U.S. foreign policy.

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Story summary

A Gallup poll shows historic near-equality in U.S. sympathy for Israel and Palestine, with 46% supporting Israel and 41% Palestine, the closest gap since 2001.
Independents and younger voters drive the shift, with more than half of adults aged 18–34 sympathizing with Palestinians.
The shift coincides with Republicans’ support for Israel dropping to its lowest level since 2004, while Americans increasingly back a two-state solution.

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