Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s global influence may be waning, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll. The survey found that a growing number of Americans, including young Republicans, have never even heard of him.
The poll, which analyzed US confidence in major world leaders, found that a “sizable shares of the US public have not heard of several world leaders,” including Netanyahu. The Israeli Prime Minister was viewed unfavorably by 42% of Americans, with only 32% expressing confidence in him.
Despite the overall negative perception, Netanyahu’s standing among Republicans was notably higher. Republicans were 32 percentage points more likely than Democrats to have confidence in Netanyahu, with 49% expressing confidence in him compared to just 17% of Democrats.
However, the survey found that younger Republicans between the ages of 18 and 49 were less positive about Netanyahu than their older counterparts. This was largely due to the fact that 35% of younger Republicans surveyed said they had never even heard of the Israeli leader. Just 30% of Republicans in this age group expressed confidence in Netanyahu, which was significantly less than the 66% of older Republicans who expressed confidence in him.
These trends suggest that Netanyahu may not be able to rely on the traditional support of Republicans for much longer, as younger members of the party appear less enthusiastic about him. The Pew Research Center poll is likely to be of concern to Netanyahu, who prides himself on his standing as an influential international statesman.
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Netanyahu cancels appearance at major Jewish conference amid planned protest
Owen Alterman
April 23, 2023 at 10:04 AM
latest revision April 23, 2023 at 10:54 AM
Senior Correspondent of i24NEWS English Channel | @owenalterman
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a special cabinet meeting in the southern Israel city of Sderot.
Eliyahu Hershkowitz/POOLIsrael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a special cabinet meeting in the southern Israel city of Sderot.
JFNA’s general assembly is being held in Israel to coincide with 75th Independence Day celebrations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his participation in a major event being held Sunday evening by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).
The premier was supposed to address the general assembly being held at the Tel Aviv convention center, as a large protest is planned to take place outside the expo center.
No official explanation has yet been given for the last minute cancellation, and i24News has reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office for comment.
The Jewish Federations of North America’s general assembly is considered the number one annual conference for North American Jewry. It is held in Israel once every five years, with this year’s congress being timed to coincide with festivities for Israel’s 75th independence day. There are up to 3,000 participants, including community leaders, activists and donors.
Thousands of demonstrators had planned to gather in front of the conference center and protest against Netanyahu over the judicial reform, although the legislation is suspended and negotiations are currently underway under the auspices of President Isaac Herzog.
“We hope that the people who are coming to protest understand that the event that they’re protesting is an event being held by an organization that is so deeply dedicated to the future of Israel and has been so deeply involved in everything that has happened and in the State of Israel,” said JNFA President Eric Fingerhut to Jerusalem Post.
In a letter to the attendees, the conference organizers wrote, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed us that he is unable to attend tonight’s event sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Hayesod and the World Zionist Organization celebrating the last 75 years of our communities’ investment and support in the State of Israel’s growth and development.”
“We thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for his message of friendship between our communities and his acknowledgement of the important role North American Jewry has played in the building and development of the State of Israel.”
“We look forward to hearing from President Isaac Herzog tonight and wish him continued luck in advancing a compromise agreement on judicial reforms that will be acceptable to the broad majority of Israelis and strengthen Israel’s democratic institutions,” the message concluded.
In a letter to the attendees, the conference organizers wrote, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed us that he is unable to attend tonight’s event sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Hayesod and the World Zionist Organization celebrating the last 75 years of our communities’ investment and support in the State of Israel’s growth and development.”
“We thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for his message of friendship between our communities and his acknowledgement of the important role North American Jewry has played in the building and development of the State of Israel.”
“We look forward to hearing from President Isaac Herzog tonight and wish him continued luck in advancing a compromise agreement on judicial reforms that will be acceptable to the broad majority of Israelis and strengthen Israel’s democratic institutions,” the message concluded.
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