Poll: Younger Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war more
Public Disapproval of President Biden’s Handling of Israel-Hamas Conflict
According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, more than 40% of the public disapproves of President Joe Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas. The disapproval rates are even more pronounced among adults aged 30 and under.
Key Findings:
- 41% of adults disapprove of Biden’s handling of the conflict, while 35% approve and 24% are unsure.
- Among adults under age 30, the disapproval rating jumps to 46%, just two months after the crisis began.
- Only 19% of adults aged 30 and under approve of Biden’s leadership during the war, with 34% unsure.
This is a concerning development for the Biden reelection campaign, as foreign policy has taken center stage while the president struggles to engage young voters and voters of color ahead of the 2024 election.
However, older adults have a more favorable view of the Biden administration’s handling of the conflict. Adults aged 50-64 are split in their judgment, with 38% disapproving, 39% approving, and 22% unsure. Adults aged 65 and older view Biden more favorably, with only 37% disapproving, 50% approving, and 13% unsure.
Furthermore, the survey reveals that more than half of Republicans (51%) disapprove of Biden’s handling of the war, while only 28% approve. Among Democrats, 44% approve and 33% disapprove.
The public is divided on whether Biden is striking the right tone in dealing with Israelis and Palestinians. 25% believe he is striking the right balance, 21% think he favors Israelis too much, 38% are unsure, and 16% believe he favors Palestinians too much.
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has also sparked disputes within the Democratic Party, with progressive members calling for a ceasefire and accusing Israel of committing genocide against people in Gaza.
According to Pew Research, 45% of Democrats believe Israel is going too far in its military operation against Hamas, compared to only 12% of Republicans. Overall, 27% of adults believe Israel is going too far, 25% believe they are taking the right approach, and 16% believe they are not going far enough.
Biden has consistently defended Israel’s right to protect itself and is pushing for a multibillion-dollar foreign aid package through Congress.
The survey also highlights tensions within the Democratic Party, as 50% of Democrats believe the Israeli government bears a lot of responsibility for the conflict, compared to 21% of Republicans. However, the majority of both Republicans (73%) and Democrats (62%) agree that Hamas bears responsibility.
Overall, 65% of the public places blame on Hamas for the conflict, while 35% hold Israel responsible.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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