Recent Pew polls show more than half of U.S. adults now hold unfavorable views of Israel, with stronger opposition among younger generations.
Mounting evidence of widespread hunger in Gaza is reshaping global opinion, with several Western allies now signaling support for recognizing a Palestinian state.
President Donald Trump, acknowledging reports of starvation, has sent his Middle East envoy to Israel for the first time in months to assess chaotic food distribution efforts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back, insisting that reports of starvation are exaggerated and accusing critics of antisemitism. He maintains Hamas must be destroyed, despite more than 60,000 deaths in Gaza — most civilians, according to the United Nations.
“The bottom line is that Israel is or is becoming an international pariah, and Israel cannot afford that,” said Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security adviser.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to recognize Palestine at the U.N. in September, while Britain considers a conditional recognition.
Recent Pew polls show more than half of U.S. adults now hold unfavorable views of Israel, with stronger opposition among younger generations.
As Netanyahu resists pressure, critics warn that Israel risks deepening isolation while Gazans face escalating malnutrition and starvation.