Poll Shows Shift in Republican Support for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Recent polling shows that while American voters remain generally sympathetic to Israel, there is a notable shift among Republicans, with many now wanting President Trump to take a stronger stance in reining in Israeli actions, including cutting US aid to influence Israeli policies in Gaza and Lebanon. Despite this, Republican support for domestic crackdowns on universities and the deportation of pro-Palestinian protesters remains strong. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, in a speech in Jerusalem, emphasized the moral imperative of supporting Israel against Hamas and highlighted the mutual benefits of the US-Israel relationship, urging continued decisive support for Israel's security. However, Huckabee's appointment and his support for policies like annexation and Christian Zionism have faced criticism from faith-based activists, such as Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hosler, who argue that such stances enable human rights violations and undermine Palestinian self-determination. Meanwhile, broader criticism of US support for Israel in mainstream American politics remains limited, with only a small group of Democratic lawmakers voicing significant opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza. These developments reflect growing debate and polarization in US attitudes toward Israel, both among the public and within political and religious communities.