Israel as a wedge issue: 57% of Americans, but only 41% of Democrats, support Gaza operation

There's no election in the US right now, and Israel is still a 'wedge issue' that divides Democrats and Republicans. The Washington Post reports on a poll that shows that while 57% of Americans support Israel's actions in Gaza, only 41% of Democrats (compared with 74% of Republicans and 50% of Independents) do so (Hat Tip: Lance K).


Fifty-seven percent of Americans said Israel’s current