Americans

Majority of US adults have negative view on Israel, Netanyahu, Pew Research finds

While the majority of Republicans and Republican leaners still view Israel favorably, those with a negative view have surged in number since last year.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.
US journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a picture in Baghdad on March 31, 2026.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media, as he heads to Marine One to travel to Ohio and Kentucky, from the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026.

Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

People wave Iranian pre-1979 Islamic Revolution and American flags while members of the Iranian community celebrate in front of the Federal Building on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Most Americans oppose Iran war but want regime change, freedom for Iranians, no nuclear threat


Police detain two US students in Jerusalem over suspected security violation

Authorities have requested a five-day extension of their detention as the investigation continues.

Police guard while jews visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025.

US drinking plunges: Nearly half of Americans say they don’t drink

A majority, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for health, up from 28% in 2015.

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US repatriates minor from Syrian displaced persons camp, reunites him with family

The State Department said on Tuesday that the United States repatriated a US citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria.

Members of a group of Bedouin families who left Sweida, take a shelter at a school, in the village of El Sahoah in Deraa Governorate, Syria, July 28, 2025.

Americans’ support for Israel in Gaza plummets to record low, new Gallup poll finds

The proportion of Americans who say they approve of Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen to 32%, according to the poll, the lowest since the beginning of the war.

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Syrian extremists executed American Druze who sought to aid his family

Saraya, a member of the Druze religious minority, was living in Oklahoma but had returned to the family home in Sweida to take care of his ill father.

Bedouin fighters stand together, following the Syrian presidency's announcement of a ceasefire after days of violence in Sweida province triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and Druze factions, in Sweida, Syria, July 19, 2025

US embassy in Israel resumes regular operations after lifting of restrictions

Although the directive requiring embassy personnel and their families to remain in protected areas has been lifted, travel restrictions remain in place.

 View of the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, May 7, 2024.

How Americans are spending their digital dollars in 2025


New era in Israeli soccer: American group led by Ross Kestin to buy Maccabi Netanya

Maccabi Netanya will be acquired by US firm Aliya Capital Partners, led by Ross Kestin, pending approval. The deal reflects rising foreign interest in Israeli soccer.

Israel and US flags

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US Ambassador to Israel attends ceremony honoring Americans who were murdered on Oct. 7

"Together with their families, I pray their sacrifices were not in vain. May their memories be a blessing," said Mike Huckabee.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the Western Wall, April 18, 2025.