Just 8 percent of Democrats and 25 percent of independents now back Israel's campaign in Gaza, compared to 71 percent of Republicans, marking the largest partisan divide Gallup has recorded on the issue
Public support in the U.S. for Israel's military campaign in Gaza has fallen to its lowest point since the war began nearly two years ago, with just 32 percent of Americans approving of Israel's actions and 60 percent now expressing disapproval, according to a new Gallup poll.
The 10-point drop from last September's numbers reflects a broad shift in public opinion, particularly among Democrats and independents, whose support has declined by 16 points each. Just 8 percent of Democrats and 25 percent of independents now back the Gaza campaign, compared to 71 percent of Republicans. The result is the largest partisan divide Gallup has recorded on the issue.
The poll, conducted July 7–21, comes amid mounting international scrutiny of Israel's conduct in Gaza, where aid restrictions have led to widespread starvation and raised alarm among humanitarian groups. That growing urgency appears to be reflected in American public opinion, which has turned sharply against the ongoing military operation.
It also coincided with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fifth visit to Washington since the war began. While he met with President Trump and Republican leaders, no cease-fire deal was reached. His visit did little to improve his standing with the American public. Fifty-two percent now view Netanyahu unfavorably – his worst rating in Gallup's tracking – while just 29 percent view him favorably.
Support for Netanyahu remains sharply divided by party: 67 percent of Republicans hold a favorable view of him, compared to just 9 percent of Democrats and 19 percent of independents.
Support for Israel's military action in Iran, where it has targeted suspected nuclear sites, remains slightly higher at 38 percent, though a majority of Americans – 54 percent – still disapprove.
The data reflects not only growing public skepticism about Israel's conduct in Gaza but also a deepening partisan polarization over its leadership and military strategy. For U.S. policymakers, the findings signal mounting pressure from voters as the war grinds on with no clear end in sight.
In March, another Gallup poll revealed a record shift in Democratic sympathies: 59 percent of Democrats said they sympathize more with Palestinians – a 16-point jump in a single year – while support for Israel fell to 21 percent, a 14-point drop.
The poll also found that a record-high 76 percent of Democrats support the establishment of a Palestinian state. Among Republicans, support rose to 41 percent, up from last year's record low of 26 percent, returning to near pre–October 7 levels.