A new AP-NORC poll has revealed a sharp erosion of US public support for Israel, with around one-third of American adults saying they believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
The survey, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research between 11 June and 17 June, found that about 30 per cent of US adults believe Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. Around 20 per cent said they do not believe Israel has committed genocide, while nearly half said they did not know enough to say.
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The findings mark a major shift in American public opinion after decades of bipartisan support for Israel, and come nearly three years after Israel launched its assault on Gaza following the Hamas-led attack of 7 October, 2023.
Among Democrats, roughly half said they believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, while 58 per cent said the US is “too supportive” of Israel. That figure is up from 45 per cent in January 2024, during the administration of former president Joe Biden.
