Americans split on U.S. responsibility to ensure peace in Middle East

1.

Overall, 46% say the U.S. has a responsibility to ensure peace in the region, while 50% say it does not. In your opinion, does the U.S. has a responsibility to ensure peace in the Middle East?

Yes

38%

570 votes

No

34%

517 votes

Undecided

28%

413 votes

2.

Majorities of Democrats and Republicans alike also agree it is the U.S.' responsibility to protect Israeli citizens (63% and 52%, respectively) and fight terrorism in the Middle East (64% and 56%, respectively). About two in five Americans believe America has a responsibility to protect Palestinian citizens. Which do you agree with? Select all that apply.

It is the the U.S.' responsibility to protect Israeli citizens

35%

532 votes

It is the U.S.' responsibility to protect Palestinian citizens

20%

299 votes

It is the U.S.' responsibility to fight terrorism in the Middle East

42%

629 votes

None of the above

37%

548 votes

3.

Forty-nine percent say the U.S. is doing about the right amount to support Israel in its war with Hamas. Do you agree?

Yes

53%

793 votes

No, we should be doing more

16%

242 votes

No, we should be doing less

12%

183 votes

No, we should not be helping at all

19%

282 votes