A new poll from Data for Progress and Zeteo found that the majority of likely Democratic voters believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in its military campaign that’s been supported by President Biden.
When asked if they believed Israel was committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza, 56% of Democrats, 36% of Independents, and 23% of Republicans said yes.
The Biden administration has rejected the International Court of Justice’s ruling that it’s “plausible” that Israel is committing genocide and continues to support the brutal military campaign that’s killed over 34,800 Palestinians, including over 14,000 children.
The poll also found that 55% of Democratic voters “disapprove” of the crackdown on students protesting against the genocidal war at college campuses across the country, another position that puts them at odds with President Biden, who has strongly condemned the demonstrations.
The poll also showed an increase in support for a ceasefire in Gaza among all respondents. It found that 70% of all likely voters supported the idea of the US calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a de-escalation, including 83% of Democrats, 65% of Independents, and 56% of Republicans.
Data for Progress released a similar poll in February that found 67% of American voters supported the idea of a permanent ceasefire. President Biden has refused to call for a ceasefire that’s not linked to a hostage deal.
Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com, follow him on Twitter @decampdave.