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Only 28% Trust Trump on Israel’s Security, Poll Shows

7/8/2026

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Trump Lacks Support

Only 28% of Israelis say President Donald Trump prioritizes Israel’s security, the lowest level recorded.
An AP-NORC poll found 40% of adults view America as supportive of Israel, while 39% say it isn’t supportive enough.
Jewish Israeli left-wing (81%), centrists (73%) and right-wing (65%) voters doubt Trump prioritizes Israel’s security.
Seventy-two percent say Israel Defense Forces should keep a presence in southern Lebanon.

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Trump Eyes F-35

U.S. President Donald Trump called Turkey a loyal nation while weighing F-35 jet sales at the NATO summit in Ankara.
The United States will consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, President Donald Trump said.
38% of Israelis say their security is better now than before the February Iran war.
72% of Israelis back a permanent security zone in southern Lebanon despite U.S. opposition.

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Trump Lacks Support

Only 28% of Israelis say President Donald Trump prioritizes Israel’s security, the lowest level recorded.
An AP-NORC poll found 40% of adults view America as supportive of Israel, while 39% say it isn’t supportive enough.
Jewish Israeli left-wing (81%), centrists (73%) and right-wing (65%) voters doubt Trump prioritizes Israel’s security.
Seventy-two percent say Israel Defense Forces should keep a presence in southern Lebanon.

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