Poll Watch: Pew Research Survey on the Situation in the Middle East

Pew Research Poll on the Situation in the Middle East

In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians?

• Israel 49%
• Palestinians 12%

Among Democrats

• Israel 39%
• Palestinians 17%

Among Republicans

• Israel 66%
• Palestinians 5%

Among Independents

• Israel 49%
• Palestinians 14%

Thinking about the situation in the Middle East these days, do you think Barack Obama is favoring Israel too much; favoring the Palestinians too much; or striking about the right balance?

• Favoring Israel too much 9%
• Favoring the Palestinians too much 21%
  
• Striking about the right balance 41%

Among Democrats

• Favoring Israel too much 9%
• Favoring the Palestinians too much 7%
  
• Striking about the right balance 59%

Among Republicans

• Favoring Israel too much 6%
• Favoring the Palestinians too much 39%
• Striking about the right balance 24%

Among Independents

• Favoring Israel too much 10%
• Favoring the Palestinians too much 22%
  
• Striking about the right balance 40%

Survey of 1,501 adults was conducted March 13-17, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 2.9 percentage points.