New all-time high: The majority of American voters feel more sympathy towards Israelis than towards Palestinians

For the first time, a record-high number of American voters sympathize more with the Israelis than with the Palestinians.

A Quinnipiac University poll showed that 85% of voters are concerned about Israel. Furthermore, 61% say that their sympathies are more with the Israelis.

The study's results demonstrate a drastic variation compared to the results of 2021 when the lowest point of sympathy towards Israelis was recorded. On that occasion, 41% preferred the Israelis, and 30% chose the Palestinians.

This new survey breaks with the historical maximum registered in 2010, when 57% of those surveyed expressed greater sympathy for Israelis than for Palestinians (30%).

"With young voters the exception, there is overwhelming support for making sure Israel has the arms it needs. Which side is to blame for the spiraling crisis? No ambivalence there...it is Hamas, say registered voters, who deeply worry the conflict could metastasize and consume the Middle East," said Quinnipiac University polling analyst Tim Malloy.

Supporting Israel "is in the national interest"

In the wake of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, an overwhelming majority of voters are very concerned (49%) or somewhat concerned (36%) that the conflict will escalate into a broader war in the Middle East.

The study also indicates that 76% of voters think supporting Israel is an issue of national interest for the United States.

In fact, 64% of voters approve of the Biden Administration sending weapons and military equipment to support Israel in its response to the Hamas terrorist attack.

In reference to the relationship between the United States and Israel, 52% of voters think that support for the Jewish nation is correct. In comparison, 20% say that the United States does not support Israel enough and another 20% believe there is too much support.

Most blame Hamas for war

When respondents were asked who they believed was most responsible for the outbreak of violence — regardless of their general feelings toward Israelis and Palestinians — 72% said Hamas, and only 10% pointed to Israel.

It remains to be seen whether the perception of Americans will continue to vary, especially as the war increases and violent conflicts begin taking over the streets of the Middle East and some European countries.