Independent corroboration from Pew Research Center in 2026 shows 67% of people across 36 countries view Israel negatively, 25% positively, with widespread unpopularity across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia; Africa shows more favorable views in some countries linked to Evangelical Christian influence.

The article notes claims of genocide in Gaza and references a UN commission and an ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, framing these as context for shifting perceptions, while noting that the Alliance of Democracies is funded by sponsors including the EU, U.S.-based entities, Ukraine, Taiwan, and major corporations.

In the same survey, a majority in 98 countries supported Palestine over Israel, with Palestine especially popular in the Global South, which accounts for about 86% of the world population.

The Democracy Perception Index, a global polling effort by the Alliance of Democracies, surveyed tens of thousands of people in 85 countries on 132 foreign states and international organizations for 2026, finding Israel among the most disliked countries on Earth and ranking the United States fifth in terms of dislike.

U.S. public opinion has shifted markedly against Israel following Gaza violence, with Pew showing 62% of North Americans holding a negative view of the Israeli regime in May 2026, up from 43% in 2022, with political alignment influencing views—Democrats and left-leaning individuals more critical, Republicans more supportive, especially among older demographics.