Negative views of Israel, Netanyahu continue to rise among Americans – especially young people

Views of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu have grown more negative among U.S. adults, with majorities under 50 in both parties rating them poorly.

Americans have increasingly negative views of Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

• 60% of U.S. adults have an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53% last year.
• 59% have little or no confidence in Netanyahu to do the right thing regarding world affairs – up from 52% last year.
• In both political parties, majorities of adults under the age of 50 now rate Israel and Netanyahu negatively.