“Everybody under 30 is against Israel.”

Multiple reputable surveys and analyses from 2022 to 2025 indicate that while younger Americans tend to have less favorable views of Israel compared to older generations, it is inaccurate to say that all or even most are against Israel. For example, Pew Research Center data shows that among Republicans under 30, sympathy for Israel exceeds sympathy for Palestinians (28% vs. 12%), and even among Democrats under 30, views are mixed rather than uniformly negative.pewresearch.orgpewresearch.orgIn views of Israel-Hamas war, younger Americans stand outpewresearch.orgpewresearch.orgModest Warming in U.S. Views on Israel and Palestinians

Favorability ratings toward Israeli people among those under 30 range roughly from 41% to 56%, depending on the study and timing.brookings.edubrookings.eduThe generation gap in opinions toward Israel Additionally, some sources note a decline in favorable views of Israel among young adults over recent years but do not support an absolute or universal opposition.pewresearch.orgpewresearch.orgMajority in U.S. Say Israel Has Valid Reasons for Fighting; Fewer Say the Same... Social media and cultural factors contribute to more visible criticism of Israel among younger demographics, but this does not equate to unanimous opposition.+5 more

Overall, the evidence points to a generational gap with more critical perspectives among youth but not a monolithic stance against Israel.