Arab American backing for Biden sinks over ‘rock-solid’ Israel support

Poll from AAI shows increase in discrimination against Arab Americans and increase in support for Donald Trump

Arab American support for Joe Biden has fallen in the wake of his response to the latest bout of violence between Israel and Hamas, a new poll from the Arab American Institute (AAI) shows. The same poll showed a sharp increase in reports of discrimination against members of the community.

Following Hamas's deadly 7 October attacks, which killed 1,400 Israelis, Biden has repeatedly proclaimed the US's rock-solid and unwavering support" for Israel, which has responded by tightening its blockade and bombarding the Gaza Strip. More than 8,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to health officials in the coastal territory.