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Pew Poll: 67% Global Youth Disfavor Israel, Netanyahu Confidence Low

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pew surveyed 44,657 adults in 36 countries between 8 Feb and 13 May 2024.
The poll found a median 67 % unfavorable view of Israel among younger adults and left-leaning respondents.
Unfavorable opinions rose 7–10 points in South Korea, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Over 85 % expressed unfavorable views in Turkey, Pakistan and the West Bank/East Jerusalem.
Confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was low in surveyed nations except Kenya and the Philippines.

History

Historical Context

On 10 November 1975 the UN General Assembly, supported by the Arab League and the Soviet bloc, adopted Resolution 3379 with 72 votes calling Zionism a form of racism. After U.S. pressure, the Assembly revoked it on 16 December 1991 by a 111-vote majority. A 2024 Pew poll shows 67 % of younger adults in 36 countries now view Israel unfavorably, echoing that Cold-War controversy.

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Story summary

Pew surveyed 44,657 adults in 36 countries between 8 Feb and 13 May 2024.
The poll found a median 67 % unfavorable view of Israel among younger adults and left-leaning respondents.
Unfavorable opinions rose 7–10 points in South Korea, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Over 85 % expressed unfavorable views in Turkey, Pakistan and the West Bank/East Jerusalem.
Confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was low in surveyed nations except Kenya and the Philippines.

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