Poll finds twice as many anti-‘Israel’ Britons than pro-’Israel’
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- A recent YouGov poll revealed that 34% of the British public identify as "anti-Israel," significantly outnumbering the 14% who identify as "pro-Israel."
- The poll also showed the Conservative Party is viewed as the most pro-‘Israel’ party (39%), while the Labour Party's stance appears muddled with sentiment split between pro- and anti-‘Israel’ views.
A recent YouGov poll has revealed a significant shift in British public sentiment towards ‘Israel’, with 34% of respondents describing themselves as "anti-Israel" compared to just 14% who identify as "pro-Israel."
The survey, conducted amid the ongoing ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza now entering its third year, shows 36% of Britons viewing themselves as neither pro- nor anti-‘Israel’, while 16% remain unsure.
The poll also explored perceptions of UK political parties on the ‘Israel’-Palestine issue. The Conservatives are seen as the most pro-‘Israel’, with 39% of respondents labeling them as such and only 6% viewing them as anti-‘Israel’.
Reform UK follows closely, perceived as pro-‘Israel’ by 31%. In contrast, the Greens and Workers' Party (often referred to as "Your Party" in polling contexts) are predominantly viewed as anti-‘Israel’, at 33% and 41% respectively.
Labour's stance appears muddled, with 25% seeing it as pro-‘Israel’ and 22% as anti-‘Israel’.
The ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza prompted international accusations of disproportionate force and even genocide; claims ‘Israel’ strongly denies, asserting its right to self-defense against terrorist groups.
A separate YouGov survey from October 2025 found record levels of Britons deeming ‘Israel's’ actions "unjustified," with one in three expressing no sympathy for the ‘Israeli’ side.
The previous Conservative administration under Rishi Sunak provided military and diplomatic support to ‘Israel’, including arms exports and intelligence sharing.
However, the Labour government, elected in July 2024 and led by Keir Starmer, has adopted a more balanced approach, suspending some arms licenses to ‘Israel’ in September 2024 and recognizing a Palestinian state in September 2025 amid stalled peace talks.
The UK has also been a major donor of humanitarian aid to Gaza, committing £139.5 million across 2023-2025.
Public opinion polls from other sources echo this trend. An Ipsos survey in September 2025 showed only 7% of Britons believing the UK should support ‘Israel’, versus 19% favoring the Palestinians, with 44% backing Palestinian state recognition.
Additionally, a Caabu-commissioned YouGov poll indicated 48-57% support for sanctions on ‘Israel’, including arms export suspensions.
