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German public opinion has shifted dramatically against Israel, with 57% now holding a negative view of the country following its military actions in Gaza, according to a new survey released Friday.

The poll by Allensbach research institute for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper marks a striking reversal from 2022, when only 23% expressed negative views of Israel.

The survey found growing concerns about Israel's military attacks, with 65% of Germans considering Israel's actions in Gaza “inappropriate.” Only 13% voiced support for the military campaign.

In a particularly notable finding, 73% of respondents indicated they saw “some truth” in the statement that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute “genocide,” while only 9% explicitly rejected this characterization.

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[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 week ago

The story of Israel is a story as old as time. An abuse victim growing up to become the abuser and repeat the cycle.

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Erm, not just Germans. I would suggest the majority of Europeans that understand right from wrong.

[–] mathemachristian@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

But the germans are usually the last ones to do so. The fact that the apartheid regime is losing favorability in Germany is basically a death knell

[–] Lanske@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago