Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- A new survey has revealed that many American Jews are sharply critical of Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, with 61 percent saying Israel has committed war crimes and four in ten calling its actions genocide. The findings point to what analysts describe as a historic rift in the long-standing bond between US Jewry and Israel, which for decades remained close despite political disagreements.

The poll also showed widespread disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with 68 percent giving him a negative rating and nearly half labeling his performance as poor. That marks a 20-point increase in disapproval compared to five years ago, reflecting growing anger over his handling of the conflict. At the same time, ...