An Overwhelming Majority of Americans Believe It Is Important to Aid Israel

A Scott Rasmussen/RMG Research poll finds 68 percent of Americans support U.S. aid to Israel.

There is bipartisan support for providing aid to Israel. 

WHY IT MATTERS – Israel funding is a top priority for Congress and could be wrapped into the debate over Ukraine funding in the spending bills.

THE NUMBERS – A Scott Rasmussen/RMG Research poll from Oct. 9 – Oct. 12, asked Americans if it is important for the United States to help Israel defend itself against Hamas. It revealed the following:

  • 68% believe it is important to help Israel defend itself 
  • 16% believe it is not important to help Israel defend itself 
  • 16% are unsure  

When asked which side America should support: 

  • 53% favor American support for Israel 
  • 6% favor American support for Palestinian groups 
  • 25% think America should not support either side 

THE BOTTOM LINE – There is a bipartisan consensus that it is important and responsible for America to support Israel in its war with Hamas.

GO DEEPER – 68% OF VOTERS BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE UNITED STATES TO HELP ISRAEL