Majority of British youth think Israel should not exist

News Desk - The Cradle

The poll indicates that 54 percent of participants oppose the existence of Israel, while 21 percent support it

The majority of young UK nationals believe that Israel “should not exist” following Israel's brutal bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by UnHerd.

An initial discovery from a specialized survey of 1,012 voters on foreign policy, carried out by Focaldata, revealed that an astonishing 54 percent of individuals aged 18 to 24 thought the existence of the state of Israel was unwarranted. Only 21 percent held the opposing view.

This discovery aligns with previous UnHerd surveys on the same subject. In a separate query, younger participants were asked to attribute responsibility for the ignition of the war in Gaza. Half of the participants pointed to the Israeli government, a quarter identified Hamas, and 19 percent felt that both were equally responsible.

A majority of Britons also feel that the UK should withdraw from its involvement in the war.

Of those surveyed, 27 percent advocate for a firmer stance against Israel, while 12 percent suggest a tougher approach towards the Palestinians. However, 35 percent of respondents believe that the UK should abstain from assuming any role in the conflict.

Similarly, support for Israel's genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip has vastly diminished in the US over the past eight months, according to a Gallup poll, which showed that only 36 percent of US nationals approve of Israel's military actions in Gaza, while 55 percent disapprove.