Majority of American Jews Oppose US War in Iran
Washington — The majority of American passport-holding Jewish citizens have expressed their opposition to the US military campaign in Iran. The latest survey released by the Mellman Group on Monday (30/3/2026) indicates that the majority of American Jews have voiced their disapproval of the war launched by the administration of President Donald Trump alongside his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The results of this online poll, conducted among 800 registered Jewish ethnic voters across the United States, reveal that 55% of respondents oppose military strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, only 32% expressed support for the armed confrontation policy.
The survey data, collected from 13 to 23 March, also shows a sharp divide based on political affiliation. The most massive rejection comes from the Democratic Jewish group, where 74% oppose the war. In contrast, among Republican Jews, support for Trump’s military policy reaches 83%.
Disapproval of the war is also more pronounced among women. As many as 59% of Jewish women expressed their disagreement, significantly higher than the 49% among men.
One crucial point in this survey is the concern regarding legal and military strategy aspects. Around 41% of respondents argued that military action should require clear provocation and well-defined strategic objectives—elements they consider absent in the current conflict.
Additionally, democratic principles are under sharp scrutiny. As many as 73% of respondents believe that President Donald Trump should seek congressional approval before launching strikes. Interestingly, this view is also endorsed by 29% of respondents who actually support the war, indicating a consensus that the rule of law must still be prioritised in crisis situations.
The Dilemma of Israel’s Role
This survey also captures feelings of “ambivalence” among one in four respondents. They acknowledge that Iran is a “threat”. On the other hand, they strongly doubt the military approach taken by the White House at present.
Furthermore, the extremely close military partnership between the US and Israel in this war raises long-term anxiety. As many as 54% of respondents worry that this joint involvement will spark public questions about Israel’s strategic role and the American Jewish community’s place in US foreign policy in the future.
These concerns reflect fears of rising negative sentiment if the war adversely impacts the US economy or national security more broadly. The American Jewish community appears to be starting to distance itself from high-risk interventionist policies deemed to lack strong domestic legal foundations.