I belong to a minority. As such, I want preferential treatment as almost every minority in America receives. I actually belong to a number of minorities in America, yet do not receive the preferential treatment most minorities enjoy in America.

In fact, the minorities I’m in are among the most discriminated against in America. In no special order, except for that which appears in the #1 spot:

  1. I’m a born-again disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  2. I’m a heterosexual male in a good marriage to a faithful born again heterosexual female.
  3. I’m left-handed.
  4. I read the Holy Bible daily.
  5. I’m old. Trust me, age discrimination is #1 in America in the “discriminated against” list.
  6. I’m a true supporter of Israel.
  7. I cook, I clean, I pick up after myself, I grocery shop.
  8. I don’t like or watch NFL football.
  9. I like and listen to many genres of music and subscribe to the Duke Ellington way — which is, there is good music, and then all the other kind.
  10. I have physical disabilities.
  11. I’m approaching my mid-70s and play electric guitar, resuming learning and playing again at the age of 73.

The list could go on, but why?

It is troubling that I’m in a minority in America that supports Israel and understands the importance of Israel, and love that land and its people, even while never being able to travel there. Yet.

Yes, I’m aware. Israel is not perfect. Any place where there are people, there is imperfection, sin, and mistakes.

But Israel is God’s land. Israel is the center of the earth, and Jerusalem is its heart. And the people hold a special place in God’s heart. You might not like that or agree with it. Too bad. God says. God declares. God has made His covenant with Israel and its people. He will abide in His word.

Read on [instead]…

Ken Pullen, Friday, April 10th, 2026

 

 

Sad, Tragic, & Sinful Reality: Most Americans Have A Negative View of Israel

 

Growing hostility from younger Americans, Democrats, and Republicans fuels major realignment on Israel, with nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they view the Jewish state negatively.

 

April 9, 2026

By World Israel News Staff

Reprinted from World Israel News 

 

Americans are becoming increasingly hostile toward the State of Israel, a new poll shows, with nearly two-thirds of Americans holding an unfavorable view of the Jewish state.

On Tuesday, the Pew Research Center published the results of a survey conducted online and via telephone among 3,507 American adults from March 23 to 29.

The poll found that 60% of American adults now hold an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53% a year ago and 42% in 2022, while 59% say they have little or no confidence in Netanyahu to do the right thing in world affairs, up from 52% last year.

The findings suggest that the long-running erosion in Israel’s standing with the American public has not reversed in 2026.

Pew’s trend data shows unfavorable views of Israel rising from 42% in spring 2022 to 60% now, while confidence in Netanyahu has worsened markedly since 2023.

Partisan divides remain stark, but the survey indicates growing strain for Israel even on the right, driven by disapproval among younger Republicans.

Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, 80% now view Israel unfavorably, up from 69% last year.

Republicans and Republican leaners still tilt more positive overall, with 58% viewing Israel favorably versus 41% unfavorably, yet younger Republicans are moving in the opposite direction: 57% of Republicans ages 18 to 49 now hold an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 50% a year earlier.

Netanyahu’s numbers are also weakening across the political spectrum. Pew found that 76% of Democrats lack confidence in him, while Republicans are now nearly split, with 45% expressing confidence and 44% saying they have little or no confidence. Age gaps are especially pronounced on the right: Republicans 50 and older are about twice as likely as those under 50 to express confidence in Netanyahu, 58% to 30%.

The survey also highlights deep differences by religion. American Jews and white evangelical Protestants remain among the most supportive groups, with 64% and 65%, respectively, holding positive views of Israel.

At the other end, only 4% of Muslim Americans say they view Israel favorably.

On Netanyahu, 56% of American Jews say they have little or no confidence in him, while 91% of Muslim Americans say the same.

Pew found that skepticism extends beyond Israel and Netanyahu to the broader U.S.-Israel relationship under President Donald Trump.

A 55% majority of Americans said they lack confidence in Trump to make good decisions on U.S.-Israel ties, though respondents were somewhat more confident in him on that issue than on U.S. policy toward Iran.

The poll also found that 53% of Americans say the Israel-Hamas conflict is personally important to them, unchanged from last year, but still far below the 77% who say the same about U.S. military action against Iran.