Polling US, Israeli, Liberal, and Young Jews on Israel/Palestine
Polling US and Israeli Jews
~55% of US Jews oppose West Bank settlements and support a two-state solution. That's much higher than in Israel where solid majorities support settlements and oppose a two-state solution. I think the latest poll showed ~80% opposition to a two-state solution.
S Jews are much more liberal than Israeli Jews, and Israeli Jews are frankly rightwing extremists. I believe it is even correct to call them fascists. Einstein called Zionists fascists long ago soon after the birth of the state. He wasn't wrong.
However, the latest poll I saw showed that 83% of US Jews oppose a ceasefire. But an incredible 97% of Israeli Jews support the genocide to the hilt.
That's how many think enough or not enough force has been used in Gaza. So Israeli Jews are now a genocidal people in addition to being fascists.
US Liberal Jews
I haven't seen many polls on US liberal Jews. Liberal Jews in the US and even in Israel have one thing in common. Almost to a one, they evince strong sympat…
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