Among 18 to 24-year-olds, 48 per cent of those who expressed a view on the war favored Hamas, with 52 per cent supporting Israel. Average support for Israel across age groups was 77 per cent, rising to 93 per cent among the over-65s.

The online survey, conducted by pollster HarrisX on 26 and 27 March 2025, included 2,746 registered voters across the United States, chosen to ensure a nationally representative sample. The results reveal a widening generational divide on US foreign policy, especially concerning Israel.

The youngest cohort’s support for Hamas has risen significantly since last year, when the same poll found that 72 per cent of the same age group supported Israel.

Nevertheless, 65 per cent of that age group – and 80 per cent in total – this year supported the proposition that “Hamas must release all remaining hostages without any conditions or face serious consequences”.

Further complicating the picture, 59 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds expressed disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, along with 51 per cent of those aged 25-34.

The poll's findings also resonate with concerns about the rising prominence of anti-Israel activism on US college campuses. In recent months, pro-Palestinian protests have gained momentum at prestigious universities including Columbia and Harvard.