From Italy to Japan, most people have negative views of Israel, poll finds

The majority of people across the world have a negative view of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a Pew poll released on Tuesday.

Views on Israel were mostly negative in 20 out of 24 countries surveyed by Pew between January and April 2025.

Most people in Arab and Muslim countries have had a negative view of Israel for decades, but the Pew poll showed widespread negative attitudes across Europe and East Asia. It also showed that positive views of Israel are decreasing in Western Europe and among young people. 

Read more: US sentiment towards Israel was also included, referencing a poll Pew published in April