Most Democrats blame Israel ‘a lot’ for Mideast conflict

A new poll reveals deep partisan divisions among American voters regarding responsibility for the escalation of the Middle East conflict. About 60% of voters attribute “a lot” of responsibility for the war’s escalation to Hamas, Iran’s government and Hezbollah. Partisan differences emerge regarding Israel’s role, with approximately 60% of Democrats saying the Israeli government bears “a lot” of responsibility, compared to only about one-quarter of Republicans (Read more at JNS).