How American Jews feel about a pause in Israel's war with Hamas to free the hostages

According to the survey Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), 72% of Americans surveyed and 69% of American Jews approve short-term ceasefires between Israel and Hamas.

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Only 20% of Americans and 16% of American Jews believe that both sides should immediately and unconditionally stop fighting. A significant majority of respondents (60% of the general US population and 64% of American Jews) called the release of all hostages held by Hamas an essential condition for a long-term ceasefire.

At the same time, 51% and 58%, respectively, consider the removal of Hamas from power as a precondition for ending hostilities.

61% of American Jews and 46% of the general US population said disarmament of Hamas is a necessary condition for peace.

“The vast majority of Americans understand that a cessation of hostilities must be linked to the release of hostages and strengthening Israel's security by removing Hamas from power,” said Mimi Kravets, spokeswoman Jewish Federations of North America. “Understanding these fundamental and widely held views is critical for our politicians to represent the interests of their communities.”

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The survey was conducted November 19–20, 2023, among 1 U.S. citizens, including 290 Jewish Americans. Respondents of the previous survey took part in it JFNA, held from October 29 to November 1. Previously unpublished data from the initial poll showed widespread support for Israel in the war against Hamas, as well as the significant emotional impact of the war on the American Jewish community.

According to these data, a majority of Americans (39%) and half of American Jews (50%) blame Hamas for the outbreak of hostilities. Only 15% of the general US population believes Israel is to blame, a figure that falls to 4% among American Jews.

The war between Israel and Hamas has deeply affected the American Jewish community. Of the US Jews surveyed, 88% said the war affected them emotionally, including 57% who said the emotional impact was very strong.

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