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Majorities across all racial groups prefer that the United States remain impartial as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.

Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.