Public Opinion on U.S. Support for Ukraine and Israel Amidst Intensifying Global Conflicts

As international conflicts escalate, a significant portion of voters favor increased U.S. support for Ukraine. Simultaneously, the prevailing sentiment is that the current approach towards Israel is appropriate.

A recent national survey reveals that while a majority continues to back the Israelis, a record-high percentage now supports the Palestinians in the ongoing conflict. This support for the Palestinians has seen a notable increase since March and a more substantial rise since October 2023, following the Hamas attacks.

Compared to the earlier period, support for the Palestinians has grown across various demographics. The most significant increases are observed among Republicans and independents. The Palestinians receive considerable backing from voters under 30, very liberal voters, Democrats, and non-White voters.

Support for Israelis has remained relatively stable since January, with its peak occurring in October 2023. Regarding the level of U.S. support for Israel, a large segment of voters believes it is about right, showing an increase since the previous year. However, a notable percentage feels the U.S. is too supportive rather than not supportive enough.

Democrats are more likely to view U.S. backing of Israel as excessive, while Republicans generally believe it is appropriate. Independents are divided on the issue.

While a majority of voters hold Hamas responsible for the famine in Gaza, a significant portion also believes Israel bears responsibility. Democrats fault both groups nearly equally, while Republicans and Independents are more inclined to blame Hamas.

Voters believe the U.S. should increase its assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia. This sentiment marks a reversal from the previous year when the prevailing view was that the U.S. should do less. The increase in support for helping Ukraine is primarily driven by Democrats and independents, while Republicans' views have shifted towards the U.S. doing the right amount.

President Donald Trump has engaged with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders in an attempt to broker a peace deal, though without success. Trump receives better ratings for his handling of Ukraine than Russia, but remains underwater on both. Overall, a significant portion of voters disapprove of the president's job performance.

The survey, conducted in September 2025, involved interviews with a sample of registered voters. The results have a margin of sampling error. Weighting was applied to demographic variables to ensure representativeness.