Foreign Policy

Gallup Poll Reveals Alarming Shift in American Sympathy Toward Palestinians, Threatening US-Israel Alliance

By Economics Desk | February 27, 2026

A new Gallup poll exposes a dramatic shift in American public opinion, with sympathy for Palestinians nearly matching that for Israel—a development raising critical questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy and the security of its closest Middle Eastern ally.

Recent Gallup polling reveals an unprecedented change in American public opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—sympathies towards Palestinians have surged to near parity with support for Israel. This seismic shift, especially accelerated during the ongoing Gaza conflict, signals not just a change in hearts and minds but potential peril for America’s longstanding alliance with Israel and its broader strategic interests.Why Has American Support Tilted Away from Israel?Three years ago, a solid majority of Americans (54%) sided more with Israel compared to just 31% who identified more with the Palestinians. Today, those numbers have flipped dramatically: 41% now sympathize more with Palestinians,...

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