By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Recent polling indicates a record high opposition to sending more military aid to Israel among U.S. voters, with 60% now opposing such aid. This increase in opposition, the highest since November 2023, is accompanied by a growing belief among Americans that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The findings highlight a significant disparity between public opinion and the actions of political officials, as Democrats continue to face scrutiny over their policies regarding Israel, as seen in the DNC’s rejection of a resolution supporting an arms embargo. Sympathy for Palestinians over Israelis has also reached an all-time high, further reflecting the shift in public sentiment.
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Most US Voters Say Israel Is Committing Genocide, Oppose Sending Military Aid | A whopping 77 percent of Democrats say Israel is committing genocide, Quinnipiac found. It’s a striking statistic, isn’t it? According to a recent poll, a significant portion of the US population, and a particularly large majority of Democrats, believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This shift in public opinion is not just a small ripple; it’s a wave crashing against the traditional narrative of unwavering support for Israel.
The poll indicates that 60% of voters oppose sending more military assistance to Israel. This sentiment is fueled by a growing awareness, and perhaps even a moral reckoning, regarding the situation in Gaza. The fact that such a large percentage of Democrats (77%) now agree with the assertion that genocide is occurring speaks volumes about the change in the political landscape. It signals a real shift in the way people are interpreting events and a loss of trust in how these events have been portrayed.
One can only wonder what has prompted such a shift in perception. The International Association of Genocide Scholars has declared that Israel is committing genocide, aligning with the opinions of the majority of American Democrats. The information age has opened the floodgates, allowing people to witness the atrocities happening on the ground in Gaza. The horrors, previously hidden behind walls of biased reporting and political rhetoric, are now available for all to see. We see images of destroyed neighborhoods, children injured and killed, and a population struggling to survive under relentless bombardment and a blockade.
The repercussions of this shift are multi-faceted. First and foremost, it reveals a profound disillusionment with the actions of the Israeli government and a growing empathy for the Palestinian people. The unwavering support for Israel that was once a given in American politics is now being questioned by the very people that once considered the matter settled. The 23% that are not in agreement may very well be those that fear the repercussions of speaking out.
The article also notes that Western media, as a general matter, has been complicit in downplaying the situation, or perhaps even denying it outright, in order to maintain favorable relationships with powerful lobbying groups. It’s a complex issue, and it’s not difficult to understand how this would affect the political calculations of elected officials. To a certain extent, the article indicates that there are politicians that refuse to condemn Israel, knowing it will have negative consequences from AIPAC and others, who may be the most outspoken critics of Israel.
It’s no surprise that many Americans are now questioning their government’s policy towards Israel. To put it in its simplest form, Americans are against the idea of sending billions of dollars in military aid to a country that is allegedly committing atrocities against civilians. There is a significant disconnect between the values America claims to uphold and the actions of a country it continues to support.
While the idea that “democracy shares liberal values with us” may have once been the perception, there is also a growing understanding of the reality of Israel as an apartheid ethno-state. What we may be seeing in this moment is the beginning of a long overdue reckoning, where the moral compass of the American people finally catches up to what they have been witnessing.
The article suggests that this issue, and the accompanying outrage, may also play a role in how people vote. It seems that a growing number of people will not vote for politicians who support Israel, or who refuse to condemn its actions. The poll numbers show this, and suggest a growing disconnect between the two major parties on the issue of Israel and the support that has long been in place for it. The political landscape is changing, and the future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the situation in Gaza is having a powerful impact on the hearts and minds of Americans.