US Opinion on Jewish and Palestinian Self Determination

Are most Americans Zionists? A survey conducted by Leger USA for the Metropolis Institute reveals that 54% of Americans agree that Jews have a right to self-determination in Israel (generally regarded as the text book definition of Zionism). The Leger USA-Metropolis survey further reveals that more Americans recognize the right of Jews to self-determination in Israel than they do for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza at 41%. The latter observation is true for all major demographics with the exception of Americans age 18-29 for whom a higher percentage believe that the Palestinians have a right to self-determination (36%) in the West Bank and Gaza compared to Jews in Israel (31%). The survey was conducted was conducted prior to the US elections (over the period September 27-29, 2024 with a sample of 1006 Americans) Yet, the results provide a key insight into the country’s strong commitment to the Jewish state as Americans wait to see how President elect Trump manages the very volatile situation in the region.