"Israel's Battle with Hamas Exposes Democrats' Generational Divide and Young Americans' Sympathy"

A deep divide within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Palestine conflict persists, with younger, liberal members increasingly sympathizing with Palestinians. Recent polls show that Democrats and younger Americans are less likely than Republicans and seniors to support Israel and view helping the Jewish state as important. Despite a jump in overall support for Israel among Americans, partisan and generational divides remain. The divisions exist among Democratic voters as well, highlighting the potential split between party leaders and the younger, more liberal base. Age and ideology appear to be driving the divide, with younger Americans and self-described liberals showing less support for Israel. The complexity of the conflict and the need for nuance in understanding sympathies are emphasized, as individuals can support Israelis while being critical of the Netanyahu government, or support Palestinians while opposing Hamas.