Why it matters:
The shift in the U.S. public opinion comes amid Trump’s increasingly direct involvement in the Gaza conflict.
The big picture:
A new national poll released on Tuesday indicates that 40 percent of registered U.S. voters believe Israel is intentionally killing civilians in Gaza. The findings highlight growing concerns over civilian casualties and the broader humanitarian toll of the military campaign.
What to know:
The poll was conducted between September 22-27, before Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced their so-called "20-point Gaza peace plan". The poll shows that support for Israel in the United States has deteriorated after decades of bipartisan support. Such sweeping shifts in public opinion usually happen gradually, but the Gaza war has produced rapid results.
Key points:
- 40% of U.S. voters believe Israel is intentionally killing civilians.
- 62% believe Israel is not taking adequate precautions to avoid civilian casualties.
- 59% want Israel to halt its military campaign.
- 58% support ending the campaign even if not all Israeli captives are released.
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