By Trendsetter Tribune 
WASHINGTON — In a profound realignment of American public opinion, a new Gallup poll released on Friday, February 27, 2026, shows that U.S. sympathies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have shifted dramatically, with Americans now just as likely to sympathize with Palestinians as they are with Israelis.
The data marks the first time in over two decades of Gallup tracking that sympathies have reached parity, closing a significant gap that existed as recently as three years ago.
The Numbers: From Israeli Lead to Parity
The survey, conducted between February 2-16, 2026, highlights a stark contrast to previous years:
- Sympathy for Palestinians: 41% (Up from 31% in 2023)
- Sympathy for Israelis: 36% (Down from 54% in 2023)
- No Preference: 23% (Saying both, neither, or having no opinion)
According to Gallup, while the 5-point difference is within the survey’s margin of error (±4 percentage points), the trend represents a clear departure from the consistent, double-digit lead Israelis enjoyed for the prior 24 years.
Partisan and Generational Drivers
The shift in sentiment is driven largely by sharp declines in support for Israel among Democrats and, notably, political independents for the first time.
| Demographic | Shift in Sympathy |
| Democrats | 65% sympathize more with Palestinians, compared to 17% for Israelis. |
| Independents | 41% sympathize more with Palestinians, compared to 30% for Israelis—the first time this group has tilted toward Palestinians. |
| Republicans | 75% still sympathize more with Israelis, a figure that has remained relatively steady. |
Generational gaps also continue to widen. Adults aged 18 to 34 showed a new high in sympathy for Palestinians (roughly 50%), while support among those over 55 for Israel has narrowed to its lowest level since 2005.
Support for a Two-State Solution
Despite the shift in sympathies, support for a long-term political solution remains high among the American public.
- 57% of U.S. adults favor the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, a figure that nearly matches the record high of 2003.