Support among American Jews for US-led war on Iran declines: survey

Washington D.C. – Recent polling data reveals a significant shift in sentiment among segments of the American-Jewish community regarding the US-led war against Iran. While initial support was strong, surveys now indicate a noticeable decline in backing and a corresponding rise in opposition, reflecting growing reservations as the conflict has progressed.

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Backing fell from 68 per cent in the war’s first week to 62pc in the third week, and further to 60pc in the week following the ceasefire, while opposition rose from 26pc to 34pc over the same period, the survey shows.

The "Voice of the Jewish People Index" by the Jewish People Policy Institute, which tracks attitudes among actively engaged American Jews, shows a steady erosion of support. Starting at 68% in the war's first week, backing fell to 62% by the third week and further to 60% after the ceasefire. Concurrently, opposition climbed from 26% to 34% over the same period.

Further underscoring this trend, a nationwide survey by GBAO Strategies for the advocacy group J Street, encompassing a broader sample of American Jewish voters, suggests that skepticism towards the war is even more widespread. This poll found approximately 60% of respondents opposed the war as of March.

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A separate nationwide survey conducted by GBAO Strategies for the advocacy group J Street, which reflects a broader sample of American Jewish voters, suggests that scepticism is even more widespread, finding that about 60 per cent opposed the war in March.

Analysis of the "Voice of the Jewish People Index" data by ideological orientation highlights a stark political polarization within the community. "Strong liberals" overwhelmingly oppose the campaign (71%), while "leaning liberals" are nearly evenly split. In contrast, conservative respondents show near-unanimous support, with approval rates reaching 96% among "strong conservatives" and 94% among "leaning conservatives." Centrists also demonstrate substantial backing at 83%.

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Among self-identified “strong liberals,” opposition to the move was overwhelming, with 71pc against it.

These findings are particularly noteworthy given the complex relationship between the American-Jewish community and US foreign policy. While international media often portrays a monolithic view, these surveys reveal a nuanced and evolving public opinion within the community, demonstrating a growing divergence of perspectives on critical foreign policy issues.

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In contrast, there is near-total support for the decision among conservative respondents, with approval reaching 96pc among “strong conservatives” and 94pc among “leaning conservatives.”