The poll also finds divisions by party and age in how Americans view the conflict and the US response to it. Half of Americans (50%) say that the Israeli government’s military response to the Hamas attacks is fully justified, another 20% say it’s partially justified and just 8% that it is not at all justified, with 21% unsure. Majorities across age and party, though, say the Israeli response is at least partially justified, with very few Americans of any age or party affiliation saying the response is not at all justified. Nearly all Americans (84%) express at least some sympathy for both Israeli and Palestinian people as they face ongoing fighting. Two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they are at least somewhat worried that the fighting between Israel and Hamas will lead to terrorism in the US.

Source: CNN October 15, 2023 14:13 UTC