Majority of Americans Oppose U.S.-Israel Military Alliance, Poll Finds
A new Quinnipiac poll shows 60% of Americans oppose sending more U.S. military aid to Israel, the highest opposition since the Oct. 7, 2023.
Public opinion in the United States is turning sharply against continued military support for Israel as the war in Gaza drags into its second year. A Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday found that 60% of Americans now disapprove of sending additional U.S. military aid to Israel, compared to just 32% who support it. The figures represent the lowest support and highest opposition levels since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Deep Partisan Divides
The poll underscores a growing partisan divide. Among Democrats, 75% opposed more U.S. aid to Israel, and 66% of independents agreed. By contrast, 56% of Republicans supported continuing aid. This political split reflects broader divisions within Washington, where President Donald Trump has pushed for a ceasefire while Democratic leaders face internal debates over whether to condition or cut military assistance.
Genocide Accusations and Sympathy Shift
Perhaps most striking, half of voters surveyed said they believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza — including 77% of Democrats. By comparison, 64% of Republicans said they do not believe genocide is occurring. Sympathy is also shifting: 37% of respondents said they sympathize more with Palestinians, versus 36% with Israelis. This marks the highest level of support for Palestinians in Quinnipiac polling since 2001.
Political Fallout in Washington
The waning public support is already influencing U.S. politics. At the Democratic National Committee’s summer meetings in Minneapolis, party leaders delayed votes on resolutions over U.S.-Israel policy — including one proposal calling for an arms embargo. The White House, meanwhile, has been holding strategy sessions on Gaza’s future, even as Israel intensifies its bombardment.
Why It Matters
The poll reflects how U.S. public opinion has shifted as images of devastation in Gaza dominate headlines. For Israel, it signals rising risks of strained ties with its most important ally. For Washington, it raises the stakes of reconciling domestic political divides with longstanding foreign policy commitments.