Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 6:18 PM

A growing number of Americans now believe Israel's military actions in Gaza have gone too far, highlighting shifting U.S. attitudes as the conflict intensifies. Nearly half of U.S. adults say Israel's response has been excessive, compared to 40% in late 2023. This shift comes as Israel expands its ground offensive in Gaza City amid widespread destruction, displacement of around 90% of Gaza's population, and warnings of famine. International scrutiny has increased significantly, with United Nations experts recently accusing Israel of committing genocide during the ongoing conflict.

Democrats show the largest jump in criticism, with about seven in ten now saying Israel has overstepped, ...