A new Gallup poll reveals that American support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza has reached its lowest point since the conflict began following Hamas’ October 7 attack. Only 32% of US adults now support Israel’s military response, showing a significant decline in public backing.
According to CNN, the poll highlights a stark political divide, with 71% of Republicans maintaining strong support for Israel while only 8% of Democrats and 25% of independents approve of Israel’s military actions. Young Americans aged 18-34 show particularly low support at just 9% across all political parties.
Steve Bannon, former Trump chief strategist known for his inflammatory political commentary, addressed this shifting sentiment on his podcast, noting that there is “very little support for Israel” within the MAGA movement among those under 30. “And now, even people who support Israel are sitting there going, what in the hell’s going on here?” Bannon said.
Growing opposition within the Republican and Democratic parties shows a deepening divide
The split within the Republican party became more visible when Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent MAGA figure, became the first Republican in Congress to describe the situation in Gaza as a ‘genocide’.” This stands in sharp contrast to other Republican representatives like Randy Fine, who strongly defended Israel’s military actions.
Prominent MAGA influencers have stepped up their criticism of Israel. Former Rep. MATT GAETZ and STEVE BANNON are among those condemning Israel’s actions and warning that the issue is a political liability for the Trump administration with the MAGA base.
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President Donald Trump has also shown signs of criticism, disputing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that there is “no starvation in Gaza.” Trump acknowledged the humanitarian crisis, stating “That’s real starvation stuff” and expressing a desire for more US involvement.
Democratic opposition has grown even stronger, with progressive representatives like Summer Lee supporting measures to reduce funding for Israel’s defense systems. The issue has become particularly challenging for the Democratic Party, especially in states with large Arab-American populations like Michigan.
The declining support reflects broader global trends, with countries like the United Kingdom and France announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state. This shift comes as the United Nations reports severe humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where 39% of people go days without food and about 500,000 people face famine-like conditions.
