Poll Shows US Views of Israel Turn Negative

A new national poll shows a significant decline in positive views of Israel among Americans, with negative opinions now surpassing favorable ones for the first time in recent years. Conducted by NBC News from February 27 to March 2, 2026, the survey of registered voters found that 32 percent hold a positive view of Israel, down from 47 percent in 2023, while 39 percent express negative views, up from 24 percent.

The shift is most pronounced among Democrats and independents, key groups in the U.S. electorate. Among Democrats, positive views plummeted to 13 percent from 34 percent three years ago, with negative views rising to 57 percent from 35 percent. Independents saw a similar trend, with favorable opinions dropping to 21 percent from 40 percent and unfavorable ones climbing to 48 percent from 22 percent. Republicans remain the most supportive, though their positive views fell slightly to 54 percent from 63 percent, while negative views increased to 18 percent from 12 percent.

The poll also reveals a stark generational divide, with support eroding most sharply among younger Americans. In the 18-to-34 age group, only 13 percent reported positive views of Israel, compared to 63...