Almost three-quarters of Israeli Jews say Trump better for Israel, while only 11% of those surveyed think a Harris White House would be better.
(Nov. 4, 2024 / JNS) A majority of Israeli Jews believe that former U.S. President Donald Trump would serve the Jewish state’s interest better than Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, according to a survey published on Monday.
The poll, conducted by the left-leaning Israel Democracy Institute’s Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research and published less than 24 hours before the presidential vote, shows that 72% of Jewish Israelis believe that a Republican win would help to advance their country’s interests.
Only 11% of Israeli Jews think a Harris White House would be better.
Among the country’s Arab citizens, almost half of the respondents (46%) said they see no difference between the two candidates, while the rest are divided, with a small edge for Trump (27% compared to 22.5% for Harris).
Trump is especially popular among younger Israelis, with the IDI survey finding that in the 18-34 age group, 90% think a Trump presidency would serve Israel’s interests, while 2% chose Harris.