Generational divide over Middle East conflict has widened in recent years

Percentage of Americans by generation who sympathize more with the Israelis, minus those who sympathize more with the Palestinians. Below the 0 percent line indicates more support for the Palestinians.

Note: This chart uses Gallup's definitions for the generations. Millennials were born from 1980-2000; Generation X 1965-1979; Baby boomers 1946-1964 and Silent Generation 1945 and earlier. Generation Z (ages 18-22) not shown due to small sample size. From 2001-2003, poll question referred to "Palestinian Arabs."
Source: Gallup
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