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New York Mayoral Candidate Zoran Mamdani More Popular Than Netanyahu Among US Jews, Poll Shows

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 8, 2026

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A new AP-NORC poll finds New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani more popular than Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu among American Jews amid declining US support for Israel and deep divisions within the Jewish community over the Gaza conflict and Jewish identity.

01Zoran Mamdani is viewed more positively than Netanyahu by US Jews, 44% to 32%.
02Thirty percent of American Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, with higher rates among younger Jews.
03Religious Jews show stronger emotional ties and support for Israel than secular Jews.
0452% of religious Jews justify Israel's Gaza military actions, compared to 21% of secular Jews.
05Israel-related issues cause social rifts, with 40% of Jews reporting conflicts or social media blocks.
06Jewish identity remains important to 43% of US Jews, with differing religious observance levels.

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