According to a new Rasmussen Poll, the majority of Americans support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his effort to eliminate Hamas —and refusing to accept a ceasefire.
More Americans sympathize with Israel as opposed to the Palestinians, as well.
From Newsmax:
The survey found that 54% have a favorable impression of Netanyahu, including 28% who have a very favorable impression. The Israeli prime minister was viewed unfavorably by 31%, including 15% who had a very unfavorable impression. Another 15% were unsure.
According to Rasmussen, 37% had a favorable opinion of Netanyahu in 2019.
At a press conference Oct. 30, the Israeli leader likened calls for a cease-fire to “calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism,” and said such a scenario “will not happen.”
Sixty-eight percent of likely voters agree with Netanyahu’s statement, including 49% who strongly agree. Only 21% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree. Another 10% say they’re not sure.
Examining the history of Israel and Palestine, 59% of voters sympathize more with the Israelis — an 8 point increase from 2019. Just 18% are more sympathetic to the Palestinians, while 23% are undecided on the matter.
Netanyahu has said he plans for the IDF to demilitarize Gaza and remain in control of the territory.
“IDF forces will remain in control of the Strip, we will not give it to international forces,” Netanyahu said, according to a readout from his spokesperson, not saying whether it would do so for the short or long term.
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