AP-NORC Poll Finds About 3 in 10 Americans Believe Israel Has Committed Genocide Against Palestinians
NEW YORK — A new survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that public opinion in the United States on the Israel-Gaza war has become increasingly divided, with about 31% of U.S. adults saying they believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians during the conflict.
The poll found that 20% of Americans said Israel has not committed genocide, while 49% responded that they did not know enough to make that judgment, underscoring widespread uncertainty over one of the war's most contentious issues.
Political differences were particularly pronounced. About 52% of Democrats said they believe Israel has committed genocide, compared with 13% of Republicans. Among Jewish Americans surveyed, 30% agreed with the genocide characterization, 49% disagreed, and 21% said they were unsure.
The survey also points to declining support for Israel among Democrats. Around 58% of Democrats now believe the United States is too supportive of Israel, while 62% say Washington is not supportive enough of Palestinians, reflecting a significant shift compared with similar polling conducted in 2024.
Despite the growing criticism, Republicans largely continue to back Israel. The poll found that most Republicans believe current U.S. support for Israel is about right, although younger Republicans expressed more skepticism than older members of the party.
The findings come as the Israel-Hamas war remains a polarizing issue in U.S. politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While international organizations and human rights groups have made differing legal assessments of Israel's actions, Israel and the U.S. government reject allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.