DaysOfPal — Majorities of likely voters in six U.S. states support blocking American bomb transfers to Israel amid its genocidal war on Gaza and the conflict with Iran, according to a new poll revealing growing public opposition to Washington's military support for Israel ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

The survey, conducted by the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) in partnership with YouGov, found widespread support for restricting U.S. weapons shipments to Israel among likely voters in Georgia, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, alongside substantial backing for reducing the $3.3 billion in annual American taxpayer funding for Israeli weapons.

Conducted between late September and mid-October among 3,200 likely voters, the poll found that Democrats and self-identified independents were significantly more likely than Republicans to support blocking further weapons transfers in all six states.

Nevertheless, support for restricting bomb shipments extended into the Republican electorate, with at least one-third of Republican voters in five of the six states favoring such measures. North Carolina recorded the lowest Republican support at 26%, while Maine registered the highest at 45%.

The findings come amid growing scrutiny of U.S. military assistance to Israel, particularly the continued supply of heavy bombs used during its military offensive in Gaza.

In April, 36 Democratic and Democratic-aligned senators supported a resolution seeking to block the transfer of 1,000- and 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, reflecting mounting congressional opposition to continued weapons shipments.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who faces a competitive reelection campaign against a Democratic challenger critical of American military assistance to Israel, voted against the measure.

Majorities Support Blocking Bomb Shipments

The IMEU/YouGov survey found that more than half of likely voters in every state surveyed supported Senate measures to prevent bomb transfers to Israel.

Maine recorded the strongest support, with 65% of respondents favoring restrictions and 22% opposing them. In Ohio, 57% supported blocking shipments compared with 31% who opposed the proposal, while Iowa registered 56% support and 24% opposition.

In Georgia, 55% backed restrictions and 28% opposed them, followed by Texas, where 54% supported blocking transfers and 30% opposed the measures. North Carolina recorded 51% support and 30% opposition.

The results indicate that support for restricting American bomb shipments to Israel extends beyond traditionally Democratic constituencies, with majorities favoring such measures across all six states despite their differing political landscapes.

The survey also found considerable support for reducing the $3.3 billion in annual U.S. taxpayer funding for weapons supplied to Israel.

Iowa recorded the highest level of support for cutting military assistance, with 59% in favor and 26% opposed, followed by Maine, where 57% supported reductions and 30% opposed them.

In Ohio, 54% supported cutting assistance compared with 37% opposed, while Georgia and Texas each recorded 52% support and 34% opposition. North Carolina registered 48% support for reductions, compared with 34% who opposed them.

Although support for reducing military assistance fell short of an outright majority in North Carolina, those favoring cuts outnumbered opponents in every state surveyed.

Voters Question Who Benefits From War With Iran

The poll also examined perceptions of the conflict with Iran, finding that respondents in all six states were more likely to believe Israel benefited from the war than the United States.

In Maine, 59% said Israel benefited more from the conflict, compared with 19% who identified the United States. Iowa recorded 54% for Israel and 21% for the United States, while North Carolina registered 52% and 23%, respectively.

In Texas, 51% believed Israel benefited more, compared with 25% who said the United States, while Georgia recorded 50% for Israel and 28% for the United States.

Ohio registered 49% who believed Israel benefited more from the conflict, compared with 27% who identified the United States.

The findings reflect broader skepticism among American voters about Washington's involvement in the war with Iran and the extent to which U.S. military commitments serve American interests.

Other recent polling cited in the report indicated that 55% of Americans opposed U.S. participation in the conflict, while two additional surveys suggested that the war had become a more prominent concern for voters than immigration or crime.

Military Support for Israel Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Midterms

The findings come as Republicans seek to defend their Senate majority in the November elections, while Democrats attempt to gain control of the chamber.

Of the six Senate seats being contested in the surveyed states, Democrats currently hold only one, represented by Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, while the remaining seats are held by Republicans.

The survey highlights a potential disconnect between public support for restricting military assistance to Israel and the positions of Republican lawmakers who have continued to support weapons transfers and U.S. involvement in regional conflicts.

According to a recent Rolling Stone report, some Republican Senate candidates in competitive states have attempted to distance themselves publicly from the war with Iran, although relatively few Republican lawmakers have supported congressional measures to restrict or end American involvement.

However, the IMEU/YouGov poll did not ask respondents how important military assistance to Israel or the conflict with Iran would be in determining their Senate votes, meaning the findings do not establish whether these issues will influence electoral outcomes.

Nevertheless, the results add to evidence of changing American public attitudes toward Israel and Washington's military policy in the Middle East, showing that majorities of likely voters across all six states favor blocking bomb transfers and substantial shares support reducing U.S. military assistance.

As the November elections approach, the findings underscore the growing public debate over American weapons shipments to Israel, the use of taxpayer funds for foreign military assistance, and Washington's continued involvement in conflicts across the Middle East.

Source : Safa News