(Haaretz).With all due respect to Washington's special relationship and shared values with Israel, Americans much prefer their neighbor to the north.
According to a new Gallup poll released over the weekend, Israel ranks fifth among the countries viewed most favorably by Americans, behind Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Japan.
Canada remains Americans' favorite country, with an approval rating of 90 percent. That compares to approval ratings of 87 percent for Britain, 80 percent for Germany, 77 percent for Japan and 67 percent for Israel.
The poll also revealed the generational and ideological gaps that affect Americans' views on foreign policy. According to Gallup, most countries were viewed more favorably by Americans aged 18 to 34 than by those aged 55 and older.
Israel is the only country that received more favorable views from Republicans, Gallup said. The PA, in contrast, received more support from Democrats.
According to a new Gallup poll released over the weekend, Israel ranks fifth among the countries viewed most favorably by Americans, behind Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Japan.
Canada remains Americans' favorite country, with an approval rating of 90 percent. That compares to approval ratings of 87 percent for Britain, 80 percent for Germany, 77 percent for Japan and 67 percent for Israel.
The poll also revealed the generational and ideological gaps that affect Americans' views on foreign policy. According to Gallup, most countries were viewed more favorably by Americans aged 18 to 34 than by those aged 55 and older.
Israel is the only country that received more favorable views from Republicans, Gallup said. The PA, in contrast, received more support from Democrats.
