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Despite Differences, Young Americans and Young Russians Share Similar Anxieties

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The Levada Analytical Center’s Stepan Goncharov joins Council Research Assistant Lama El Baz to explore recent survey findings.

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Most in US Favor Continued Military Support for Israel until Hostages Are Released

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But only half of survey respondents said they favor the US “supporting Israel militarily until Hamas is dismantled or destroyed.”

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Majority of Americans Favor US Military Aid to Israel until Hostages Are Returned

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But Council surveys show a narrow majority now say the US should condition such aid not be used toward military operations against Palestinians.

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Americans of all Races Support International Trade

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Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

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Nearly One-Third of Americans Say Israel Has Gone Too Far in Gaza: Poll

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A joint Council-Ipsos poll offer new insights into how Americans think the United States should respond to the war.

Palestinians inspect the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive
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Democrats Grew More Divided on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Shows

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Council polling finds support for both Palestinians and Israelis has risen at the expense of those who favor not taking sides.

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Plurality of Americans Say US Should Be Neutral Mediator in Israel-Hamas War

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As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold a meeting in Tel Aviv
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Most Americans Say Israel’s Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides

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Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

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Survey: Partisan Split Grows over Military Aid to Ukraine

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Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

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Poll: Americans Split by Party on Whether Ukraine Weapons Aid ‘Worth It’

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But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

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