Kesher Talk

America's poll tracks on Israel: According to Gallup, the percentage that rates Israel "very favorably" is the highest it has been since 1991. Additionally, the level of expressed sympathy for the Israelis, as opposed to the Palestinians, is also the highest since 1991. Conservatives and Republicans, typically among the most supportive of Israel, show even stronger support now than in 2002. The poll, conducted Feb. 3-6, shows Israel's favorable rating is at 64%, up from 58% last year. 22% of Americans rate Israel "very favorably," 6 points higher than last year. 58% of Americans say their sympathies lie more with the Israelis than the Palestinian Arabs, while 13% say they have more sympathy toward the Palestinians.

Meanwhile, 71% of Americans believe that the Palestinians should not be given a state, since they have not fulfilled President Bush's conditions for creating a state, according to a poll conducted last week by John McLaughlin and Associates and sponsored by the Zionist Organization of America. 13% believe the Palestinians have fulfilled these conditions and should be given a state.

posted by William @ 2/28/2003 10:37:35 AM