US Poll Shows Growing Voter Support for Ending Gaza War Amid Israel Conflict

As the war in Gaza approaches its two-year mark, American public opinion shows increasing support for candidates who favor reducing military aid to Israel and ending the conflict, with a plurality viewing Israel's actions as genocide. Israel's military operation, launched in response to a deadly Hamas attack, has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction, sparking international accusations of disproportionate use of force and potential genocide, all of which Israel’s leadership denies. Human rights organizations and scholars argue that Israel's conduct fails the principle of proportionality under international law, while broader critiques highlight the failure of Western governments and the UN to effectively address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The U.S. is seen as a key enabler of the conflict through its unwavering support of Israel and the suppression of political expression in Arab states, which stifles regional voices and accountability. Meanwhile, controversy surrounds the accuracy and sourcing of UN reports on Palestinian casualties, raising concerns about the reliability of information disseminated by major media and international bodies. These developments underscore a profound crisis in truth-seeking, political expression, and humanitarian response amid one of the most severe conflicts of the century.