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Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks,

AP-NORC poll shows

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and
LINLEY SANDERS
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Americans have become
more likely to describe Is-
rael as an ally that shares
U.S. interests and values
since the war with Hamas
began, but they’re divid-
ed over whether Israel has
gone too far in its response
to last month’s attack,
according to a new poll
from The Associated Press-
NORC Center for Public Af-
fairs Research.
The survey, which was
conducted from Nov. 2 to
6, also reveals skepticism
among Democrats toward
Israel, which could present
a challenge for President
Joe Biden as he tries to
balance support for the
country’s defense and his
party’s shifting priorities.
The result is a rather mud-
dled picture that presents
few easy options for the
White House as it keeps
one eye on public opinion
with an election year on An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell from southern Israel towards the Gaza Strip, in a position near the Israel-Gaza border, Nov.
the horizon. 6, 2023.
Associated Press
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