NEW YORK,(The Palestinian Information Center)A joint survey conducted by Harvard University and the Harris Research Foundation found that approximately 60% of young Americans expressed a preference for Hamas over the State of Israel amid the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023.
This poll reveals a striking shift in public opinion among younger generations in the US, with many showing sympathy for the Palestinian cause and civilians facing siege and aggression, challenging the decades-long pattern of unreserved US support for Israel.
Based on the survey results, a majority of young Americans perceive Israeli policies in Gaza as characterized by excessive violence and human rights violations, fueling widespread campus discussions about adopting more equitable positions toward the Palestinian people.
These findings arrive at a sensitive moment in the US, marked by rising student protests and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Demands are increasing for a halt to American military and financial support for Israel, along with stronger pressure to end the war in Gaza.
Analysts believe this shift in public sentiment among younger generations may have a clear political impact in the years to come, especially as the US enters a presidential election cycle. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become one of the most contentious issues across political and public spheres.
This poll adds to mounting evidence of erosion in the Western pro-Israeli narrative. The images of devastation and massacres in Gaza are prompting global public opinion, especially that of younger people, to reconsider their positions and lean more empathically toward the Palestinian narrative.
