Israel-Gaza War, United States

New Harvard/Harris poll shows widespread support for Israel

Compared to a worrying poll conducted by Harvard/Harris in December showing relatively low support among those aged 18-24 for Israel, numbers have since rebounded in favor of the country.

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The February Harvard/Harris CAPS poll is out, showing a significant increase or steady support for Israel in its war with Hamas, across all age groups on most questions.

In response to the question, "Who do you support more in this conflict - Israel or Hamas?" fully 82% said Israel with just 18% for Hamas.

Broken down into age groups, the numbers are as follows: 72% for 18-24, 66% for 25-34, 75% for 35-44%, 83% for 45-54, 92% for 55-64, and 94% for those aged 65 and above.

In response to the question of whether Israel is trying to avoid civilian casualties in its war with Hamas or not, 68% said it is, as opposed to 32% who said it isn't.

Broken down into age groups, the numbers are as follows (for the "Israeli is trying to avoid civilian casualties" answer): 65% for 18-24, 70% for 25-34, 64% for 53-44, 68% for 45-54, 73% for 55-64, and 69% for those aged 65 and above.

A majority of all age groups support Israel continuing its offensive into southern Gaza to root out what remains of Hamas, despite the 1.2 million civilians currently sheltering in the area, by 63-37.

Broken down into age groups, the numbers are as follows (for those who support a ground invasion): 57% for 18-24, 57% for 25-34, 63% for 53-44, 60% for 45-54, 65% for 55-64, 70% for those aged 65 and above.

Some age group differences to emerge regarding preferred policy or outcomes to the war, however. Thus, while most age groups oppose a ceasefire that leaves Hamas in power, those aged 18-24 support such a freezing of the status quo by 53-47.

Similarly, Americans are divided on whether to pass a stand-alone bill for aid to Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Those aged 18-24, 55-64, and 65 and above support such a bill, those aged 25-34 and 35-44 are split 50-50, and those aged 45-54 oppose it 53-47.

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