A recent poll by Politico shows the shifting stance of the US public on Biden’s policy toward “Israel” and the constant flow of military aid to the occupation.
Democratic voters were shown to be increasingly critical of Joe Biden’s policy toward “Israel”, revealing that the President should employ harsher tactics against the occupation.
A poll by Politico, published on Sunday, showed that 33% of Democratic voters believed Biden should be stricter when it comes to “Israel’s” conduct, while 8% said he was already being “too tough”. 42% of voters, on the other hand, stated that Biden’s policy was “just right”.
In contrast, Republicans and Independents exhibited more transparent and harsher views when it came to Biden’s approach toward the Israeli war on Gaza. 34% of all voters across the American political spectrum [Democrats, Independents, and Republicans] said Biden was not tough enough against “Israel”, while 17% said he was “too tough”.
It is worth noting that the survey was conducted before Iran carried out its retaliatory operation against “Israel”.
Sympathy toward Palestinians grows in the US
Politico‘s findings suggested that US society is swaying from the conventional rule that says the US and “Israel” must be in complete unison, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drags the genocide in Gaza further. The repercussions and the deliberate effects of this policy, primarily the worsening humanitarian crisis and famine in Gaza, have placed Biden’s administration under direct and growing criticism.
22% of Democratic poll takers have also stated that they sympathize more with Palestinians, while 16% showcased more sympathy with Israelis. On the other hand, Independent (25%) and Republican (45%) voters voted in favor of Israelis.
However, a distinct observation was made showing the generational difference when it came to sympathy with Palestinians.
33% of Gen Z voters revealed that they sympathize with Palestinians, while 40% of Baby Boomers sided with “Israel”.
Source: AMayadeen
