(Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll) 48% of Americans hold a favorable impression of Israel, while 27% said unfavorable, a poll conducted on Oct. 13-15 by Harvard CAPS-Harris found. Regarding the Palestinian Authority, 14% were favorable and 47% unfavorable. Regarding Hamas, 9% were favorable and 64% unfavorable. 81% support Israel over Hamas in the Gaza war, including 76% of Democrats, 85% of Republicans, and 80% of Independents. 68% said a ceasefire in Gaza should happen only after the release of all hostages and Hamas is removed from power. 81% agreed that Hamas should not be allowed to continue to run Gaza. 52% say Hizbullah is a terrorist organization, while 11% say it is not. 37% are unsure or don't know. 48% support and 24% oppose Israel's recent strikes in Lebanon which took out the leadership of Hizbullah. 73% blame Iran for the escalating conflict in the Middle East, including 66% of Democrats, 80% of Republicans, and 74% of Independents.
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