Pew Research Center

Israel's reputation problem runs deeper than PR - opinion

Ronald Lauder said that Israel has an image problem and needs professional help. He’s right, up to a point. The billionaire cosmetic heir is a personal friend of both Trump and Netanyahu.

 The flags of Israel and the US are seen at a table during a meeting between officials from the two countries.
People take part in a protest and march gathering at Times Square to oppose the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran in New York City on March 13, 2026.

Nearly half of young Americans view US relationship with Israel as a burden, survey finds

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Majority of US adults have negative view on Israel, Netanyahu, Pew Research finds

Residents of a largely Hispanic neighbourhood watch a gathering of fellow community members and activists across the street from the site of a concluded raid by federal authorities as they expand their crackdown on illegal immigration, in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, November 18, 2025.

Majority of US Latinos believe Trump's policies are more harmful than helpful, Pew Research


Low public confidence of Supreme Court before news of Breyer’s retirement- Pew study

The survey also revealed broad skepticism that justices are not influenced by politics.

Protestors demonstrate outside the US Supreme Court after President Donald Trump announced US Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Washington, US, September 26, 2020.

What do Jews believe about the afterlife?

Less than half of American Jews believe there is a heaven or a hell; not all that surprising, since that half also does not believe in a higher power or spiritual force of any kind.

Sun penetrating the clouds above the mountains near Chengdu, China. "It looks like Genesis to me," says Tomer

How well do Americans tolerate offensive speech?- Pew study

According to the data, 65% of adults found the former statement a major problem in America today, while a smaller majority of 53% said the latter is a major issue. 

TWO SUPPORTERS of US President Donald Trump hold American flags during a ‘Stop the Steal’ protest in North Las Vegas, Wednesday.

Global public currently dissatisfied with democracy - Pew research

Pew Research Center surveys paint a dark picture for the present – and future – of conventional democratic systems of government.

 A protester holds a placard that reads "Macron terrorist" during a demonstration called by the French nationalist party "Les Patriotes" (The Patriots) against France's restrictions to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, on the "Droits de l'Homme" (human rights) esplanade at the Troca

GOP support for Trump 2024 is growing - poll

The share of Republicans who say Donald Trump should continue to be a major national figure has grown by 10 percentage points – from 57% to 67%, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Joe Biden’s job approval falls sharply - PEW survey

Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that a majority of the American public had faith in the president's handling of the coronavirus and its health impacts.

 US President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a package of economic relief measures to respond to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, March 11, 2021.

How do Americans view major US institutions? - survey

A new Pew Research Center survey found areas of both partisan agreement and wide division between Democrats and Republicans. 

 A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, US, July 19, 2021.

Americans deeply divided on racial equality issues - survey

A new Pew Research Center survey showed Americans are divided, both by race and political views, on key questions regarding racial equality in the United States.

People participate in a meditation walk in support of Black Lives Matter organized by the Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship near the Justice Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 1, 2020.

Coming apart at the seams: The darkest data from the Pew Report - opinion

The bottom line is that while a significant majority of American Jews feel connected to Israelis, they don’t feel the same kinship with their American coreligionists who identify differently.

Rally in New York to show solidarity with Israel, May 12, 2021

American support for death penalty still strong despite decline in use

The new Pew survey indicates that 90% of Americans who support the use of the death penalty on convicted murderers think it is morally justified.

Reverend Sylvester Edwards, President of the Terre Haute NAACP, stands near the Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute, to express his opposition to the death penalty and execution of Daniel Lewis Lee. July 13, 2020