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Poll: Support for Israel in US near all-time high
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 19.02.12, 09:49
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1. Where is Palestinian Authority? What is it?
Israeli 2   (02.19.12)
2. Question for Ynet
R ,   Israel   (02.19.12)
On the one hand, thanks for publishing this. On the other hand, In light of this poll, why does Ynet bring us daily doses of who hates us? Perhaps Ynet should try to achieve more balance.
3. What alot a crap we should be first Israel
Dyslexic.... ,   Israel....   (02.19.12)
Canada! were is Canada ? Australia that I understand,Germany somebody forgot the 2nd world already ? Japan Pearl Harbour ?India good people.Great Britain just a bunch of losers they always back the wrong horse.French politics suck,they never win, they eat to many frogs legs.Last but not least Israel a true friend,but always getting a kick in the butt by Obama.Sad but true........
4. Comment #1
Zvi Tannenbaum ,   Chicago   (02.19.12)
#1, very good points, showing Gallup's bias. I went to the Gallup site to see the poll. The poll question indeed refers to foreign countries and the results are presented as "Recent trends in American's favorability towards countries". However, it was great to see that Israel's numbers were improving and quite a surprise to see the PA's numbers so low.
5. Will salma,grachek and associates please note
Alan ,   SA   (02.19.12)
Always writing how US is getting fedup with IL
6. #3 - Second World is USSR etc.
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.19.12)
Why are you surprised about Canada and Japan? Canada is our brother basically. Japan, we have been on good terms since soon after the war thanks to MacArthur. They've also had a great influence on my generation and the younger ones. Germany, I guess that we forgave them after a while.
7. Poll askewd!
Z.Z. Coltrane ,   USA   (02.19.12)
I don't believe this poll! Israel is number-one in my eyes; and, a lot of other Americans' feel as I do. God bless, Israel; praying for the peace of Jerusalem! Christian Zionist
8. #3 You're more than 'dyslexic' you're just plain stupid..
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9. #3 You are obviously American..?
Bea Smith ,   Australia/TLV   (02.19.12)
Great analysis of the results (SARCASM), "GB bunch of loosers", France sucks and eat too many frogs legs".. Japan - pearl harbour... Did you go through the American school system?
10. Behind France, and even India, is NOT good!
Thinking Jew ,   Israel   (02.19.12)
11. #3
Gabor ,   Hungary   (02.19.12)
What does today's Germany and Japan have anything to do with the 2nd WW? German is perhaps the strongest supporter of Israel in Europe. But I'm surprised why France got 75% when they didn't stand up for the U.S. in the past decade neither politically, nor militarily. And the majority of the French society is pro-arab (which of course means anti-israeli). And I'm also surprised why Israel got 71%.
12. Just Remember
David Rydzewski ,   USA   (02.19.12)
this survey is not reflective in any sense of what our dear leader thinks about any of our allies
13. at Gabor
Ari ,   Jerusalem, IL   (02.19.12)
I agree. However, being active in the field of Israel's international relations, I know the Dutch leave the Germans far behind them in terms of supporting Israel, they are just not as influencial, yet influencial enough to consistently block the formulation of any unified EU stance on Israel whatsoever, even going as far as stepping away from official EU policy last september when it came to Israel's settlement policy. This was to their political detriment in the EU community, I should say. This made some waves in Europe, but Israel's outlets, Ynet among them, were too focused on the haters to publish this.
14. #9 "You are obviously American..? "
Tom ,   PA   (02.19.12)
Yet the poster clearly labels himself as being from Israel. Seriously, what is wrong with Australians?
15. Warning: if Israel causes any problems in American lives
spyguy ,   Seattle USA   (02.19.12)
These results will go very negative, very quickly. For example if Iran is attacked and oil goes through the roof and Americans can not get to work, hatred toward Israel will also go through the roof. Israelis make the mistake of thinking that US support is deep and long lasting when it is actually mostly "feel good" and shallow.
16. As if what Americans think still matters...
Gregg ,   Haifa IL   (02.19.12)
They've lost their moment of glory. Game is over. They are not even able to spot a country on a world map....
17. You Should Be Wondering About The Other 29%
World Citizen ,   the world   (02.19.12)
Because that 29 percent is probably strongly anti-Israel. Bear in mind I'm not talking about American neo-Nazis or Muslim. I'm talking about everyday American citizens that can clearly see the dangerous risks your government is imposing on the world with its talk of attacking Iran. Then there is the Palestinian issue. Anyone with an ounce of intelligence knows that Israel has no intention of dealing fairly with the Palestinian people. Stall and steal are the operative words here. Mark my words. It won't take much to change that 29 percent into 40 percent and then 50+percent if the USA gets sucked into fighting another proxy war for Israel. Better start thinking about that before you start bragging about how popular you are in America.
18. spyguy #15 Don't bet on it
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (02.19.12)
Americans know that we only fight to survive and that we fight our own battles. Americans are smarter than their leadership and understand this. It is interesting considering all the anti-Israel propaganda that the media and the universities push that it really isn't working with the average American.
19. PLA is sixth from last above iran and north korea
shaun green ,   pasadena usa   (02.19.12)
Honestly don't take this as to big an endorsement. I've seen support for Israel at it's lowest ever. Since the rise of atheism in here and decline of protestant christians Israel has been openly hated pretty bad.
20. WORLDWIDE alliance for PEACE via BALANCE = SECURE BIG ISRAEL
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (02.19.12)
21. #16 - The intelligence of the guy on the street has never
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.19.12)
had anything to do with how successful it is politically, militarily, economically, diplomatically, etc.
22. #17 - I commend you on how well you managed to spin that.
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.19.12)
Excellent framing, sir. I only wish it wasn't based on untrue ideas like proxy wars for Israel and stealing.
23. Mr. Obama should begin to realize, who is an ally and who is
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (02.19.12)
a foe!! Sadly, it is not always entirely clear the US president knows to distinguish between one vs. the other..., but when he is running for elections...
24. Blame Israel...Iran has stopped oil to UK & France...
Edithann ,   USA   (02.19.12)
Do you know what that means????? Our oil prices are going up drastically....If you think the world will support Israel while their own economies are threatened by some so called existential threat to Israel, you're all insane.. Israel can't roam the world killing all existential threats...It's just not the way to behave!! TATA
25. #17 Talk about spin....
Phil ,   Ireland   (02.19.12)
If a politician used the term "mark my words" while trying to turn 29% into a majority, it would be laughed out of the public arena. Try posting something with a bit of intelligence.
26. 17
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (02.19.12)
If Israel dealt fairly with the ersatz Palestinians they would all be in Jordan where they belong.
27. Hasan_10@earthlink.net
Stan ,   Usa   (02.19.12)
I wouldn't take these polls seriously since I doubt 71% of Americans could point the USA out on a map let alone Israel. There is also a funny video on YouTube where Americans are asked about US foregin policy they all thought that Islam is the number one religion in Israel
28. #24 - except the EU put an embargo on Iran....
Henry from New York ,   USA   (02.19.12)
There's no oil anyway. It's like tossing a lit match on a fire. I am afraid you have caused me to facepalm.
29. #3
Walter ,   Detroit, MI, USA   (02.19.12)
Canada, Australia, UK and Germany were our allies in Kosovo war. While they fought together with our guys the Israelis supported our enemy. The same in Afghanistan. Canada, Australia, UK and Germany shared their blood together with our guys while Israel stands on the sideline. In Iraq... well, forget the Germans, but once again the Commonwealth fights together with the United States of America. Make a reality check!
30. US's misguided support for Israel
Randy ,   Milton, MA   (02.19.12)
Several bumperstickers come to mind: Friend don't like friend's oppress other people Stop Bullying-End the Occupation Prevent Another Holocaust-End Zionism Now
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