Poll: 60% of American Generation Z prefer Hamas over Israel

Several global newspapers have addressed the shifts in the American stance among the youth of Generation Z regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the political role of President Donald Trump, and his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - who is wanted by the International Criminal Court - in addition to the ongoing humanitarian suffering in Gaza.

The Israeli newspaper "Harris" published the results of a recent opinion poll conducted by Harvard University in the United States, showing a notable shift in American youth's attitudes towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing that 60% of those belonging to Generation Z prefer the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) over Israel, compared to only 40% who expressed support for Tel Aviv.

The poll, conducted by the university during August, included more than 2,000 American voters and also revealed a clear gap between the attitudes of generations and party affiliations regarding the war in Gaza.

According to the newspaper, the results reflect the clear change in American youth's attitudes towards Palestinians and the Gaza war, highlighting the role of Generation Z in shaping future public opinion in the United States.

The Israeli newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" highlighted the student hostility towards Israel in American schools and universities, which persists despite the end of the war in Gaza.

The newspaper pointed out that what it described as "anti-Israel indoctrination" remains entrenched among a wide segment of youth, and that this phenomenon is no longer limited to the leftist movement but also includes a segment of right-wing youth.

In a related context, the newspaper "The National Interest" shed light on the role that the Trump administration seeks to play in the Middle East, noting that Trump is trying to be a pivotal element in calming regional conflicts.

It added that this engagement carries risks, as the war in Gaza comes amid a series of complex issues that include Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria, making Washington's task complicated and intertwined.

The newspaper explained that U.S. efforts aim to resolve some long-standing conflicts, and the administration hopes that its success will contribute to the emergence of a new phase of regional stability.

The Israeli newspaper "Maariv" discussed an article by writer Anna Barsky, who spoke about the secret of "Trump's embrace with Netanyahu turning into a political trap," where the article referred to Trump's message to Netanyahu regarding his request for a pardon, which began as an ideological partnership years ago but has now become a political and legal dilemma.

According to the article, Trump seeks to establish an image of a "winner" before American voters as a model of deal-making, but when the background is political, security coordination becomes contingent on mutual interests.

As a result, Israel speaks of its efforts to disarm Gaza, while Trump seeks to reduce the political noise surrounding the sector.

In a humanitarian coverage from another angle, the British newspaper "The Independent" published a report about the suffering of 34-year-old Gazan Amani, a mother of three, who received the "Phoenix-Space" scholarship to study for a master's degree at the University of Bristol earlier this year.

The newspaper explained that Amani had to give up the scholarship due to a government policy that she considered "unfair," as it prevented her from traveling to the United Kingdom due to restrictions imposed on her family members' travel to Britain.

The newspaper stated that Amani was displaced with her family seven times during the ongoing war, and her home, which she was preparing to be a safe environment for her children, was destroyed.