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Is support for Israel waning among young Americans?

25 min • 3 maj 2024

Successive US administrations across the political divide have backed Israel since it was created in 1948.  But polls suggest that unequivocal public support now appears to be waning, especially among the young.
A Pew Research study two years ago indicated that only 41% in the age-group of 18 to 29 had a favourable view of Israel. And many from this generation are now protesting in university campuses against the war on Gaza. 
So, is the anger among young Americans highlighting a generational divide in Washington's policy towards Israel? And what are the reasons reshaping public opinion?

In this episode:

Clair Davenport-- Student, Columbia Journalism School 
Julie Norman-- Deputy Director, UCL Centre on US Politics
Keir Milburn-- Author, 'Generation Left' 

 

Host:  Nick Clark

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