Majority of Americans Support UN Recognition of Palestine

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans support every United Nations member recognizing Palestinian statehood, with only 33% opposing. This shift in public opinion coincides with key U.S. allies such as the UK, Canada, and France preparing to recognize Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. The poll also indicates that 59% of Americans believe Israel's military response to the October 7th, 2023 attacks has been excessive, an increase from 53% in a similar poll from February. Support for recognizing Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions are more pronounced among Democrats, with Republicans more divided but showing some backing for Palestinian recognition. Additionally, 65% of Americans favor U.S. intervention to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, despite a significant portion of Trump-aligned Republicans opposing this. These results suggest a broader trend of declining American sympathy for Israel's military actions, especially among younger and Democratic voters, amid ongoing international pressure related to the situation in Gaza.