Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that support for Israel in the United States has declined since the start of the Gaza war, attributing the shift to social media and misinformation campaigns. He made the remarks during an interview with CBS News, emphasizing that Israel has taken extensive measures to move civilians out of conflict zones in Gaza and Lebanon, but that online anti-Israel narratives have proven effective.

According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March, 60 percent of American adults now hold unfavorable views of Israel. Netanyahu argued that the drop in U.S. support is almost entirely linked to the rapid growth of social media platforms.

The comments highlight Israel’s concern over changing public opinion in the United States, a key ally, as digital platforms increasingly shape global perceptions of the conflict.