Global skepticism about Israel and Netanyahu grows, Pew survey finds
Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey across 36 countries shows a median 67% of adults view Israel unfavorably and 25% favorably, with little confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in most places; Kenya and the Philippines are notable exceptions where a majority express confidence. Views are especially negative in Muslim‑majority countries and Europe, while younger people and those on the political left tend to be more negative, widening the left–right gap in the U.S. Unfavorable opinions have risen since 2025 in 13 of 24 trend countries, and Netanyahu’s overall confidence has declined in many nations, led by a sharp drop in South Korea.
