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Summary of Pew Research Center Survey on Views of Netanyahu and U.S. Support for Israel (February 2015)

Core Content

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey from February 18-22, 2015, involving 1,504 adults, to assess public opinion on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the level of U.S. support for Israel. The survey reveals a general positive perception of Netanyahu, with notable differences across political parties, religious affiliations, and demographics.

Main Views

Public Opinion on Netanyahu

• Favorable opinions: 38% of the general public have a favorable view of Netanyahu.

• Unfavorable opinions: 27% have an unfavorable view.

• No opinion: 35% express no opinion, with 23% having never heard of him.

• Republicans: 53% view Netanyahu favorably, with 26% having no opinion. Among conservative Republicans, 59% have a favorable view, with 35% very favorable.

• Democrats: 28% have a favorable view, 35% unfavorable, and 37% no opinion. Liberal Democrats are the only group where negative opinions outweigh positive ones (43% unfavorable vs. 20% favorable).

• Independents: Their opinions mirror the general public (38% favorable, 26% unfavorable, 36% no opinion).

Religious Affiliation and Views on Netanyahu

• White evangelical Protestants: The most favorable group, with 50% favorable and 17% unfavorable.
• White mainline Protestants: 43% favorable, 24% unfavorable.
• White Catholics: 42% favorable, 29% unfavorable.
• Religiously unaffiliated: 32% favorable, 33% unfavorable.

Religious Affiliation and U.S. Support for Israel

• White evangelical Protestants: 55% think the U.S. is not supportive enough of Israel.
• Religiously unaffiliated: 31% think the U.S. is too supportive.
• Other religious groups: Majorities or pluralities believe U.S. support is about right.

Key Findings

• Little change since 2012: Public opinion on the level of U.S. support for Israel has remained largely consistent over the past few years.
• Republicans: 54% believe the U.S. is not supportive enough of Israel, while 36% think it is about right.
• Democrats: 55% think the U.S. support is appropriate, with 26% believing it is too supportive and 15% not supportive enough.
• Partisan and ideological differences: Conservative Republicans are more likely to have a favorable view of Netanyahu, while liberal Democrats are more likely to have an unfavorable view.
• Demographics: Younger people (18-29), women, and those with less education are less likely to have an opinion on Netanyahu and more likely to be unfamiliar with him.

Notable Trends

• Unfamiliarity with Netanyahu: A significant portion of the public (35%) has never heard of him, with women (27%) and those under 30 (37%) being more likely to be unfamiliar.
• Religious unaffiliated: They are the most likely to think the U.S. is too supportive of Israel (31%) and also the most likely to have an unfavorable view of Netanyahu (33%).
• Conservative Republicans: They are the most supportive of Netanyahu, with 59% having a favorable view and 35% very favorable.

Survey Methodology

• Sample size: 1,504 adults.
• Sampling method: A combination of landline and cell phone interviews.
• Weighting: Adjusted for demographic factors including gender, age, education, race, and region.
• Margin of error: Varies by group, with the total margin of error being ±2.9 percentage points.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the polarized views of Netanyahu across different political and religious groups, with Republicans generally holding more favorable opinions and Democrats more negative. The U.S. public's perception of the level of support for Israel remains largely unchanged since 2012, with religious affiliation playing a significant role in shaping these views. A notable portion of the population remains unfamiliar with Netanyahu, indicating a potential gap in public awareness of Israeli leadership.