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Dina Smeltz

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

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

Netanyahu and Biden meet in the Oval Office
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

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

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CNN
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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.

People gather to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas during a demonstration at Times Square
Andres Kudacki / AP
Public Opinion

Poll: Most Americans Don't Want to Send Troops to Defend Israel

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Responsible Statecraft
Dina Smeltz

Council polling finds the lowest level of support in recent years—from both political parties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

Most Americans Oppose Sending US Troops to Defend Israel, Poll Finds

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Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

Support for such a move has fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade of Council surveys.

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Julia Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

How Trump Republicans Really Feel about NATO

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Politico
Coauthors

Support for the alliance—though solid overall—is becoming increasingly polarized, Ivo Daalder and Dina Smeltz write.

Donald Trump pictured in front of a NATO flag
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US Foreign Policy

Majority of Americans Want to Strengthen or Expand US Alliances

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The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Susan Walsh / AP
US Foreign Policy

The 2024 US Presidential Election and South Korea

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Korea Society
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz and other experts unpack how America’s 2024 elections will impact domestic politics, foreign policy, and the US-South Korea relationship.

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Where "Pure Independents" Stand on US Foreign Policy

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Independents who lean toward neither party could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election.

a person stands at a voting booth
Patrick Semansky / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Want US Leaders to Focus More on China and Southern Border

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.

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

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The Hill
Coauthors

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
Ismael Abu Dayyah / AP
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