21% of American voters support Hamas over Israel — poll

Luke Tress is The Times of Israel's New York correspondent.

A man in a Hamas headband at an anti-Israel protest in New York City, January 6, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
A man in a Hamas headband at an anti-Israel protest in New York City, January 6, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

Twenty-one percent of US voters support the Hamas terrorist group over Israel, according to a Harvard/Harris poll.

One quarter of US Democrats support Hamas. For Republicans, 19% back the terror group, and for independent voters the number is 20%, the survey says.

Support for the terrorists is highest among 25- to 34-year-olds, at 32%. Among 18- to 24-year-olds, 21% back Hamas; in the 35-44 age group, 29%; in the 45-54 age group, 23%; in the 55-64 age group, 17%; and for those over 65, 10%.

Democrats are most in favor of the ceasefire deal, at 87%, followed by Republicans, 81%, and independents, 78%.

Among all voters, 57% believe Hamas agreed to the hostage deal because of the incoming Trump administration, and 43% credit the Biden administration.

The poll asks Americans their opinions on 19 domestic and foreign entities. The three least popular are Hamas, Russia and the Palestinian Authority. Israel is ranked in the middle.

The Israel-Hamas conflict is the top personal issue for two percent of voters.

Two percent say antisemitism is the most important issue facing the US.

Respondents favor the incoming Trump administration, at 53% approval rating, over US President Joe Biden, whose approval rating is at 39%. Support for the Republican party is at 52%, compared to 41% for Democrats.

The poll was carried out on January 15-16 and surveyed 2,650 registered voters. The margin of error is 1.9%.

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