Majority of Americans support UN recognition of Palestine: poll

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that a 58% majority of Americans believe every country in the United Nations should recognize Palestine as a nation.

The survey, which concluded on Monday, found that 33% of respondents disagreed, while 9% did not have an opinion.

The findings come as US allies such as Britain, Canada, and France have signaled their intent to recognize a Palestinian state.

The poll's results also indicate a broader shift in American sentiment regarding the conflict. A significant portion of respondents, 59%, said they believe ‘Israel's’ military response in Gaza has been excessive, an increase from 53% in a similar poll conducted in February.

This support for Palestinian statehood appears to be part of a broader trend of declining American sympathy for ‘Israel’, particularly among key demographic groups.

A recent Gallup poll found that approval of ‘Israel's’ military actions has fallen to a record low of just 8% among Democrats, while it stands at 25% for Independents.

This contrasts sharply with Republicans, whose approval has remained stable at 71%. A similar generational divide exists, with only 9% of Americans aged 18 to 34 approving of ‘Israel's’ military actions in Gaza, compared to 47% of those 55 and older.

The White House has previously stated that recognizing a Palestinian state would be a "reward for Hamas".

The poll which surveyed 4,446 US adults nationwide has a margin of error of approximately 2 percentage points.