(ADL.org).The steadfast support of American Jews for Israel, for Israel's action in Gaza and for Israel's right, if all else fails, to use military force to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, was reaffirmed by a survey commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).The findings show that, overwhelmingly, American Jews believe that Israel is committed to peace with the Palestinians and reject the notion that America
should pressure Israel to make peace.
Survey Highlights
. By a margin of 73%-2%, American Jews believe that Israel is doing more to
bring peace to the region than the Palestinians.
. 74% believe that Hamas is not interested in peace, while 52% believe
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is.
. 61% of American Jews support the future creation of a Palestinian state in
the West Bank and Gaza.
. There is eroding support for Israel's 2005 withdrawal from Gaza; as late
as January 2009, 63% of American Jews still supported it. Now, it's down to
54%.
. 74% approve of Israel's military action in Gaza, and by a margin of
66%-28%, American Jews supported the notion that Israel's military response
in Gaza was appropriate and not excessive.
. 73% support Israel's right to close the borders to Gaza to prevent
resupply of arms even if it slows down humanitarian relief.
. Regarding Iran, a significant majority (58%-27%) believe that if
diplomatic and economic steps fail to get Iran to halt its uranium
enrichment program, they would support Israel's right to destroy the Iranian
nuclear facilities. And, under similar circumstances, American Jews would
similarly support US military action by 55%-27%.
. 50% of American Jews support US direct negotiations with Iran without
preconditions, while 45% believe the US should not enter into negotiations
until Iran agrees to suspend its uranium enrichment.
Netanyahu most popular Israeli serving today:
Netanyahu 65%, Barak 55%, Livni 50%, Lieberman 31%
