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Poll: 60% of American Jews Oppose Military Action Against Iran

4/2/2026

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A J Street poll finds 60% of American Jews oppose the U.S. campaign against Iran, with 63% favoring diplomacy and sanctions over military action.
Among Israeli Jews, 78% support the conflict.
Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street, criticized the war as a "reckless, unforced error" by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey finds 70% oppose unconditional military aid to Israel, signaling a growing political consensus diverging from traditional pro-Israel stances.

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A J Street poll finds 60% of American Jews oppose the U.S. campaign against Iran, with 63% favoring diplomacy and sanctions over military action.
Among Israeli Jews, 78% support the conflict.
Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street, criticized the war as a "reckless, unforced error" by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey finds 70% oppose unconditional military aid to Israel, signaling a growing political consensus diverging from traditional pro-Israel stances.