Poll shows US public opinion of Israel plummets

A new Pew Research Center poll reveals a significant deterioration in Israel's image among the American public. Since October 7, 60% of Americans now hold a negative view of Israel, a figure that includes 41% of Republicans and 57% of Republicans aged 18 to 49. An analysis in Yedioth Ahronoth argues that Israel's public diplomacy efforts are failing because the real problem is the graphic images of conflict emerging from Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Iran. The poll results are described as a disaster for Israel's standing with its most important ally.