A new global survey by the US-based Pew Research Center shows that Israel’s international image and confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have declined sharply. The “Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey,” conducted between February 8 and May 13 across 36 countries with 44,657 adults, found that 67 percent of respondents hold negative views of Israel, while only 25 percent view it positively. Bangladesh ranks among the countries with the strongest anti-Israel sentiment, with 79 percent expressing negative opinions. Turkey tops the list at 97 percent, followed by Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In contrast, India recorded the lowest negative sentiment at 28 percent.

The survey also reveals a widespread lack of trust in Netanyahu’s leadership. In Bangladesh, 90 percent expressed distrust, while Turkey, Pakistan, and Malaysia showed similar patterns. Only Kenya and the Philippines reported relatively positive views. The data indicate that negative attitudes toward Israel and Netanyahu have increased compared to 2025, with notable rises in Argentina, Australia, Italy, Nigeria, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

Analysts cited ongoing military operations in the Middle East, regional tensions, and allegations of international law violations as key factors behind Israel’s deteriorating global perception.