US and Israel Split on Iran War: Americans Reject It, Israelis Want It to Continue

A majority of Israelis say ending the Iran war under current conditions is incompatible with their country’s security interests. 77% of Americans, by contrast, say striking Iran was the wrong call.

The Israel Democracy Institute survey lands while markets continue to see sharp volatility tied to the war.

Two Allies, Two Surveys, Two Verdicts on US-Israeli War on Iran 

IDI’s Viterbi Family Center surveyed 601 Jewish and 150 Arab respondents between April 26 and 30. Overall, 59% of Israelis said ending the Iran war under current conditions is incompatible with national security.

Roughly two-thirds of Jews held that view, while nearly half of Arabs took the opposite stance.

“In all three political camps (Jews), the majority think that ending the war is not in Israel’s security interests. This majority is largest in the Center (70%) and on the Right (65%), while on the Left it is only just over one-half,” the survey showed.

Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens 

Survey Responses on Whether Ending the Iran War Serves Israel’s Security Interests. Source: Israel Democracy Institute 

Israelis increasingly see Washington calling the defense shots. The share crediting the US with greater influence rose from 44% to 51% over six months. Among Jews, it jumped from 45% to 56.5%.

Meanwhile, a separate survey conducted by Generation Lab gauged American sentiment on Trump’s decision to carry out military strikes against Iran, revealing broad disapproval. 

77% of respondents said the move was wrong. The opposition was highest among younger adults, 80% of those aged 18–24 expressed disapproval. A similar view was held by 73% of respondents in the 30–34 age group.

The survey also highlighted dissatisfaction with President Trump’s handling of the situation. Overall, 55% of respondents said they strongly disapprove of his approach to US military action against Iran. The highest level of disapproval was concentrated again among the 18–24 cohort.

What Americans Think of the US-Iran War. Source: Generation Lab

Prices Soar Across Sectors as US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Supply Chains

The conflict, which began on February 28, has rattled global markets, sending prices sharply higher across multiple sectors, from fuel to fertilizers. An oil supply crunch has triggered significant inventory drawdowns, intensifying price pressures.

Meanwhile, BeInCrypto reported that food and beverage inflation rose to 7.9% in March, marking the steepest increase in the past 12 months. Fertilizer markets have also been hit hard, with urea prices doubling since February, raising concerns about future food supply.

The disruption has extended to industrial metals, with the aluminum sector also feeling the strain. At the same time, soaring jet fuel prices are affecting the aviation industry, leading to flight cancellations and higher ticket prices.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch leaders and journalists provide expert insights