Worrying Survey in the US: 30% Believe Israel Is Guilty of Genocide
Nearly 3 years after 7/10, support for Israel has eroded dramatically. An AP-NORC poll found that about a third of Americans, including about half of Democrats, believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza - as well…
Assessment
A new AP-NORC survey shows that roughly one in three Americans, including half of Democrats and a significant share of Jewish Americans, now believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This erosion of support, nearly three years after October 7, suggests a durable shift in public perception, particularly among younger voters. The poll's findings carry implications for U.S. foreign policy and political alignments, especially as Republican backing remains steady but generational divides widen. The relative popularity of Netanyahu versus an unnamed figure introduces an additional layer of political measurement.