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Americans' Positive Views on Israel Plummet Before 2026 Primaries

3/16/2026

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An NBC News poll shows 32% of Americans view Israel positively, down from 47% three years ago.
Among Democrats, 13% view Israel positively, down from 34% in 2023.
Independents shifted from 40% positive and 22% negative to 21% positive and 48% negative.
Republicans remain relatively stable at 54% positive and 18% negative.
The generational divide shows younger Americans posting the steepest decline, intensifying debates ahead of the 2026 primaries.

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An NBC News poll shows 32% of Americans view Israel positively, down from 47% three years ago.
Among Democrats, 13% view Israel positively, down from 34% in 2023.
Independents shifted from 40% positive and 22% negative to 21% positive and 48% negative.
Republicans remain relatively stable at 54% positive and 18% negative.
The generational divide shows younger Americans posting the steepest decline, intensifying debates ahead of the 2026 primaries.