2024-04-30 22:01:12
A recent Harvard-Harris poll revealed interesting trends in American support for Israel‘s actions in the Gaza Strip. The results showed that 72% of respondents expressed support for Israel’s military operation in Rafah to fight Hamas and end the war. This is a significant number and underscores the belief of many Americans in Israel’s right to self-defense and the fight against terrorism.
However, the survey also revealed mixed views. For example, nearly a third of respondents favored Israel backing down and allowing Hamas terrorists to maintain control of Gaza. This reflects the complexity of the situation and the diversity of opinions on what the solution to the conflict should be.
Interestingly, two-thirds of respondents say that Israel is trying to avoid civilian casualties in Gaza. This demonstrates the desire of many Americans to respect the rules of warfare and protect innocent people, even in conflict.
In addition, the survey reveals certain demands of the American public regarding the end of the conflict. For example, 68% of respondents opposed imposing a permanent ceasefire without the return of all hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
It is important to note that the survey results were published in the context of massive anti-Israel protests that took place at universities and colleges in the United States. Despite this, support for Israel remains high, indicating a strong belief among a significant portion of the American public in Israel’s right to self-defense and the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, Cursor reported that the survey showed how Americans feel about Benjamin Netanyahu. The poll made it clear that older Americans have more positive views of Netanyahu than their younger compatriots.