CNN’s Harry Enten Says Americans Have Made A Massive Shift On Israel, Palestine

Recent data analysis from CNN’s Harry Enten indicates a significant shift in public opinion among U.S. voters regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Over the past two years, there has been a notable increase in sympathy towards Palestinians, marking a historic change.

Following the initial phase of a Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas, Enten referenced polling data from Quinnipiac and New York Times polling showing a shift in voter sentiment. In October 2023, Americans favored Israelis over Palestinians by a margin of +48 percentage points, but now, there has been a reversal with voters leaning towards Palestinians by +1 point, a first-time occurrence since the 1980s.

Enten highlighted the influence of Democrats in shaping this change, noting that in October 2023, they sympathized more with Israelis by +26 points, whereas they now lean towards Palestinians by +46 points.

Describing this shift as “truly historic,” Enten also pointed out the division among Republican voters. A significant age gap was evident within the GOP, with voters under 50 favoring Israelis by +25 points, while those 50 and older showed a stronger preference for Israelis at +66 points, according to Quinnipiac polling.

Regarding the news of a potential permanent Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, Enten referenced a poll showing that a majority of adults found negotiating such a deal important. With 51% considering it extremely/very important and 31% somewhat important, Enten believes the American public will welcome the potential agreement.

For more insights, you can watch the video below where CNN’s Harry Enten discusses the shifting support for Palestinians among Americans.