Poll: 56% of American Jews think U.S. should strike Iran

But will they allow thier children to join the military and fight? Personnaly I don't care what 56% of American Jews think unless their willing or their children are willing to serve on the front lines.

A unilateral Israeli action would be a disaster, a joint action would, politically be much worse. Where on earth do you get the impression that American Jews are liberal?

Funny you mention birds flocking together.....

Yes, Jews fought in previous wars. There was a military draft in effect during those wars. Today, the US has an all volunteer force, and very few Jews volunteer. "Unfortunately, while Jews in the United States are over-represented in virtually every profession from law to medicine to science, they are few and far between in the armed forces of our country." Before the cries of antisemitism start ringing out, these words were written by a Jewish-American Air Force officer. http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/16640/attention-where-are-the-jews-in-the-u-s-military/

It is a sad commentary on American Jews that a bare majority support militarily taking out Iran's nukes. Let the anti-Semites scream, but all Jews should know that it is essential in order to prevent a Second Holocaust. There will always be a small evil contingent of the loony-left, the "progressive" anti-Semitic "Jews" who would see Jews slaughtered rather than stand with Israel and the Jewish people - the likes of Soros and arab funded "J Street". By the way, candidate Obama promised American Jews that, "I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO PREVENT IRAN FROM OBTAINING A NUCLEAR WEAPON. EVERYTHING IN MY POWER. EVERYTHING." He lied? If American Jews had aggresively lobbied for the bombing of Auschwitz, untold lives would have been saved. Now there is no excuse.

General Mckrystal is asking the president for the war in Afghanistan and Obama is hesitating to provide those numbers. What makes you think Obama will get the US Involved in another war when we are not able to finish the ones on hand.

Israel have the ability to strike Iran and if they are feeling threatened then they should go for it. our economy cannot sustain another war.Israel should grow up and walk the walk.

The fact that 56% of American Jews polled want the US to attack Iran is basically meaningless. First of all, as one poster said, the poll is completely dependent on the number of people actually polled. So if the poll only included 100 people, than only 56 people replied in the affirmative to the question proffered. Second, polls are notorious for being skewed either by the pollsters themselves or by the people who commissioned the poll. There are few polls today that are of any merit unless they are extensive and well documented (ie: US exit polls). Finally, Americans are notoriously ignorant of their own political environment, their history, as well as what is going on beyond the shores of the US. That being said, American Jews fall into the same category along with all other American citizens. And a recent study has found that the American Jewish penchant for education, once renowned around the world, is beginning to decline... like everything else in the US.

There is absolutely no reason for America to strike Iran - even if someone thinks that it is essential for the protection of Israel. Iran is presently opening its doors to the world about its nuclear achievements and ambitions. A strike against it would drive it further inward. A more positive stance for the U.S. to take would be to demand that Israel open its nuclear facilities to international inspection. With this done, no country could claim that Israel is being let off the hook or that America is casting a blind eye at Israel's illegal nuclear program.

I wonder if the poll went on to ask about possible consequences of a US or Israeli strike on Iran. I'm thinking about a question like "If it meant the price of oil would double, making driving your car and heating your home unaffordable, would you still support a strike on Iran, even though Iran has not threatened the US". Maybe 56% still would support a strike. But it's worth wondering. And the scenario I described is certainly possible.

He, like you, is constantly criticizing Israel, never having been anywhere near the place- Ass Trisks Bin Jibberish Ass Trisks, I usually ignore you except when your comments are so amusing in their ignorance or stupidity. Yes I have been to Israel as I have told you before. You never seem to remember anything. I spent a month there working with the IDF. Had a good time. I have been to Egypt also. Would not go back to either place. Cannot understand why anyone would fight over possession such a barren land. If Israel did not deserve criticizing I would not criticize it. If it will make you feel better, I do not think that the Palestinians are any better or different in their conduct or moral values. Anyone that waves the flag as much as he does, does so to conceal the fact that he never did serve in the Military- Ass Trisks Bin Jibberish I have told you I did serve. What you want to believe I do not care.

You're speaking in Plural, tell us how you came about the information so we can all know "we do know that most zionist-jews want the war" Not that I really expect a response, your kind always post without being to backup outlandish utterings

Nobody cares what the Ex-PM of Malaysia had to say, that's why he's an ex-- As for yourself, since you're quoting him, why not name the wars that the USA fought on behalf of Israel and give a body count while you're at it P.S. The word is "die", not "dies", plural would be "dying" Are you sure you're from Vermont?

The rest had crossed fingeres, we do know that most zionist-jews want the war

Put your money where your mouth is Name the reputable poll that said the sentiment against Israel was negative 70% On the other hand, there's a reputable poll that say's quite the contrary, 60% of Americans want to strike Iran before they strike the civilized world Better yet, you tell me whichh poll you got your numbers from, and I'll reciprocate by giving my polling source Sounds fair to me, time to put up or button up!!

I grieve over the poll as judaism and islam come from this generic root. One of the main problems is the politcal concept of zionism and i make a distintion between zionism and judiasm as christians can be zionists also as to fulfil the scriptures. My belief is that there will be no peace until there is a one state settlement and for that to happen THEOCRACY has to be removed from israeli politics. http://www.alternativenews.org/ if you have not visited this site please do as its run by progressive israelis. rememember as well iran is another theocratic state who feel threatened by israels atomic capabillity.

He is the one that started the name calling He, like you, is constantly criticizing Israel, never having been anywhere near the place Anyone that waves the flag as much as he does, does so to conceal the fact that he never did serve in the Military What's that they say about "Birds of a Feather", flocking together??

Since the AJC has long made known its advocacy of attacking Iran, it is not surprising--or credible--that its poll should find 'majority' support for that view among American Jews. The catastrophic consequences of any such attack, whether by the U.S. or Israel alone, should be clear to anyone who thinks seriously about political (or moral) realities.

No. Israel should attack, not the US. How about the EU attacking?!?! Ask France, Germany or England to attack, not the US. The US supports Israel, but Israel should attack Iran. Too many US lives are being lost in Afghanistan and Iraq. The US has many problems at our own borders and with our own neighbors. The entire US population does NOT want to attack another country. We're trying to get OUT of TWO wars, why start a third? The poll does NOT accurately reflect the rest of the country's feelings.

What poll ? This AIPAC driven drivel of a poll? 70% of American are tired of supporting our biggest welfare client, Israel. 75% of American support Obama in getting tough with Israel and cutting their aid. Let's see you publish those polls.

News Flash for you Latest polls indicate that 61% of ALL AMERICANS want the U.S. to strike first

As former Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia said ? Jews get others to fight and dies for them?

"Every time we do something you tell me America will do this and will do that . . . I want to tell you something very clear: Don't worry about American pressure on Israel. We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it." - Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, October 3, 2001 Was Sharon a "Conspiracy Theorist" Donna? What about all the other prominent Jews who have made the same claims??

Who are these American Jews surveyed by the American Jewish Committee? Was the poll conducted in an unbiased manner? Were the respondents pressured in any way to express answers that the Committee or its sponsors found acceptable? I find it hard to believe that most US Jews, even a slight majority, would approve of a third war front for US soldiers to fight on. Especially as it's become apparent that the war in Iraq is already lost and the war in Afghanistan is likely to be a loss for the US.

'Don`t tell others what their obligations are, when you haven`t seen fit to serve the country you pretend to be so concerned about There you are, constantly waving the flag, without having the decency to defend it in person If you didn`t have the Jews to rant and rave about, you would more of a wothless peice of crap than you are' This is definitely a classic pro-Israel post. It contains all the hallmarks: it's loaded with gratuitous personal insults, makes unsupported assertions about the speaker, and completely ignores his actual argument. But then, you gotta work with what you have. Logically and morally, if one is an Israel supporter, that's not much.

What about the real jews? Ephriam and others that in Puerto Rico and the rest of the United States? Don't speak for the vocal minority, there is a silent majority that demands peace and love for the world and Iran. Learn about the TRUE JEWISH PUERTO RICANS who are being kept silent! WE LOVE ALL PEOPLE, including those who have hurt us..

If peace talks become or even look like becoming productive then you can bet a new atrocity will occur. Usually it appears that Syria or Palestine is responsible and thus the talks are ruined. Years later it often transpires that Mossad carried out the atrocity using Jewish men and woman disguised as Syrians etc. Not difficult as Jews and Arabs are really one and the same people, divided by religion. If President Obama isn't careful his foreign policy will be dictated by powerful Jewish lobbies. All they need is the odd bombing carried out by Mossad but made to look like Hamas, Syria et al. The State of Israel are masters of the false flag operations and have been getting away with murder for many years. Strange how none in the media see the similarities between the State of Israel and the Third Reich. The Zionists have become the very thing they profess to hate....and what's more they've been getting away with putting Palestinians in camps and ghettos for decades.

Since you're so eager to see death and destruction, come on over so you can witness it first hand, from the midst of where it's taking place

Don't tell others what their obligations are, when you haven't seen fit to serve the country you pretend to be so concerned about There you are, constantly waving the flag, without having the decency to defend it in person If you didn't have the Jews to rant and rave about, you would more of a wothless peice of crap than you are

"I am one of the twenty-two percent of the American Jewish voters who did not vote for Barack Hussein Obama" Gee, Johnny, you must be really proud of being so smart in not voting for that anti-semite. But isn't it strange that the rest of us are disgusted with him because he has sold out to the Israeli Lobby.

"[Y]ou`d rather the West tailor its foreign policy to appease a bunch of Islamic extremists. Are you afraid of them? Are you? I thought Americans had guts." You mean that those gutless Yanks aren't ready to die for Israel in yet another war? Oh, shame on them!

Mel Gibson was right! Jews must love war. What right does anybody have to "attack" Iran, a sovereign nation? Israel has NO RIGHT TO POSSESS NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Israel is the terror state.

"You should understand that this Iranian govt. does not value human life." Oh, for sure! Unlike Israel with its compassionate bombing of Palestinian women and children. Oh, I forgot. That was, of course, different!

"Golly gee sarge you are right! Americans are tired of fighting other peoples wars. I can remember my tour...fighting someone elses war..[D]id I forget to say that we are American Jews?[R]emember who also serves." Your patriotism sounded a really impressive until I saw that you were living in Ma'alot. But I guess that, rather than the U.S., you wanted to live in your real country.

"To your information,most Americans Arabs were for the war in Iraq.Did you forget that the American went there to save an Arab countries...so don`t change the facts." After reading this, I could weep in utter frustration!

America to Israel. They have simply dischaarged their obligation to the country they live in. Many Jewish American avoid serving America and serve in the IDF. They clearly do not care for America but maintain their American citizenship. Oz and Yakoz, I think you have the wrong argument for the wrong issue. Jewish Americans have as you noted, participated in most American wars. But that is as it should be, it is their obligation to serve the country they live in, just as it was for all Americans, German Americans, Italian Americans and Japanese Americans in WWII. This is irrelevant to the subject here. Jews serving in the American wars serve the country theu live in. That does not obligate America to the country of their origin. Any group that comes to America should leave their tribal, religious, ethnic, or other conflicts where they come from. If every group imported their hatreds and attempted to continue waging them from here we would be as screwed up as the Arabs and Israelis. Except we would also have the two groups fighting within America. The issue is if as an American whether you advocate a policy to intervene in a foreign country because of ethnic or religious affiliation, as most Jews do, or because it furthers America?s interests or security. If it is because of ethnic or religious affiliation then you are subordinating Americas interests fro a foreign country. Israel is a financial, political, and strategic liability to America. It is a moral embarrassment because of American support we are involved in the occupational and land expropriations in the Israeli conquered territories. What have the Palestinians done to invoke our hostility. Israel is not an ally and there is no logical argument to justify support for them. Tribal loyalty, religious or ethnic affiliation is the only reason that Jews support Israel. If they were not Jews they would not.

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States want the USA to bomb Iran. Israel can carry out an attack, but can't sustain the ensuing conflict. The USA is the only country with the resources capable of both a first strike, and then sustained aerial mop-up of all Iranian offensive weapons systems capable of hitting Israel, Iraq, the Gulf States, and Saudi Arabia.

.I agree with you 100%.I would like to know how many of those 56% polled were ever involved in a real war,and that assuming that the poll results are in any way representative of american jews view on the subject.Israel is considered to be in possession of perhaps hundreds of nuclear weapons.That in itself is dissuassion enough,so there is no need for Israel to attack Iran.All these rumors are WAR MONGERING,and psychological warfare.

It is soooo good to hear from you again. You are a voice of reason in a mindless, evil wilderness. I, too, have been egging the vile Zionists onward. They seem to love to talk-the-talk, but never walk-the-walk. They seem to have no idea of the consequences of their wicked actions. The day that their influence in the US is crushed will be the happiest in the history of the American people, and all free people,everywhere. Ahmadinejad was right. The Zionist entity must be wiped from the pages of history.

It's a long time since I engaged in dialogue with you weird zionists. In the year that has passed, so-called Israel has been both seen and treated as the pariah state it is. However, I notice that there are still some true believer, if one can call you that, who cloak their zionist killing sprees in holocaust victimization rhetoric. So what's next here for you despised clowns? Iran? Do it. Please just do it. So-called Israel will be once and forever destroyed. Do it.

Who is "WE"? OWNING a Congress...what congress? You are in Tel Aviv...

I am one of the twenty-two percent of the American Jewish voters who did not vote for Barack Hussein Obama during the Presidential elections in November, 2008. His middle name was enough to give me ample warning of who he is, and in spite of the numerous Jewish rabbis who were promoting his candidacy.

You asked ?How is this a relevant poll?? This poll is relevant to Jews and Israelis who have internal discussions as why American Jews overwhelmingly voted for president Obama and how they would vote in the next election. All the discussions here that Jews are minority are missing the point. No one said that because of Jewish desire America will bomb Iran.

Why focus on the American Jewish population with this type of survey; why not examine the entire American opinion about Israel and Jewishness. Things have changed in the US, where mid-east conflicts have become of interest to american taxpayers and the entire american population. The results are not so promising. I believe that if a person is anti-Israeli government; it doesn't mean they are anti-semitic. All jewish perople I have met , I like. Being an expert on governemnt and government performance--The central government of Israel leaves a lot to be desired.

Just how many of their children are in the U.S Armed Forces? Little if that. Hey, if you want Iran struck, better tell your relatives in Israel to do your dirty work. We've got enough issues to deal with. Iran has never threatened the U.S. Therefore, it's not our problem. It's bad enough that Israeli intel threw us a curveball indicating Saddam had WMDs which turned out to be a farce.

This is why Jews get a bad name. No doubt they keep forgetting that Israel is not forthcoming on it's nukes, nor is it a credible member of the world nation/states. After Gaza, Lebanon and organ selling of children, nobody can stand the war mongering and thieving state of "Israel", mislabeled as it is....

Iran is Israel's best advisor: Get out of the Occupied Terrotories. Who can fault that?!!!

There are 300 million Americans of whom maybe 5 million ? are Jewish. How is this a relevant poll?

Since Israel refuses to United Nations Resolutions. I think they should be encouraged to bite off more than they can chew and hopefully choke and die

..what percentage of American non-jews would support a preventative strike on Israel's nuclear bomb facilities?

Whenever I read one of your articles on line ( I stopped buying your paper years ago when you crossed the line from left wing apologist to Islamist opportunist) and the talk backs they generate from the Anti-Semites of the world, I yet again realize why Israel must remain strong and place our security before that of others! The US, under Obama, has generated more virulent Jew hatred in 9 months then has been generated at any time in US history! The comments about "the Jews in control" and "the Jews that control the purse strings" and "the dual-citizens and their loyalty to the Rabbis" and on and on! If I made the same comments about Blacks, or Arabs, or anyone else but Jews, Haaretz would censor me unequivocally - and well they should. But since the attacks promote the decimation of Jews, Haaretz looks to it as Freedom of Speech!

Whenever I read one of your articles on line ( I stopped buying your paper years ago when you crossed the line from left wing apologist to Islamist opportunist) and the talk backs they generate from the Anti-Semites of the world, I yet again realize why Israel must remain strong and place our security before that of others! The US, under Obama, has generated more virulent Jew hatred in 9 months then has been generated at any time in US history! The comments about "the Jews in control" and "the Jews that control the purse strings" and "the dual-citizens and their loyalty to the Rabbis" and on and on! If I made the same comments about Blacks, or Arabs, or anyone else but Jews, Haaretz would censor me unequivocally - and well they should. But since the attacks promote the decimation of Jews, Haaretz looks to it as Freedom of Speech!

The whole world can just butt out of the Middle East and pretend Israel doesn't exist and their lives would stay the same. But no, they choose to believe everything coming out of the Hamas rumour mill-"Israel is a rogue state hellbent on destroying the world, Israel is committing genocide, Israel is stealing our hub caps, Israel is not cleaning the lint screens in the world's laundromats..." COME ON, PEOPLE!!! This one little country can't possible be responsible for all that! Meanwhile, Muslims are murdering and maiming innocent people all over Asia and Eastern Africa and no one says a word, least of all Muslims themselves. I'm not particularly religious myself, but I just can't stand that so many people in this hemisphere would rather kiss the feet of a ruthless dictator (Ahmadinejad) than allow a country founded first by slaves and then re-founded by Holocaust survivors to defend itself. I grew up questioning the existence of God. Now I'm hoping there is one.

on the occupied Golan Heights. Nor does the rest of the planet. Why do you post rubbish from your illegal squat.

which includes you old buddy. Back to the subject at hand---or have you no comment on just 1% of Americans supporting a strike on Iran.

Sweet, a good way to get 56% of the war mongering Jews out of the country and on the battlefield. Why don't we just glass Israel and save the rest of Americans from dieing in their wars of agression on every neighbor they have.

Pre-emptive strikes for perceived weapons of mass destruction proved to be folly in Iraq. I surely am not ready to repeat with another misadventure based on Israel worrying about Iran. Israel has a penchant for diverting attention away from its own violations against the Palestinians. While Israel is crying that the sky is falling, the EU, USA, Russia and the UN should exercise due diligence. The Bush-Cheney conflagration in Iraq should not be repeated. The EU, Russia and the UN were correct while Bush-Cheney rushed to war in Iraq with Israel's tacit support. Obama has committed to a strategy of diplomacy. I would not waver from that on the basis of some pleas from Netanyahu and Lieberman. I have more confidence in the leadership and findings of the EU, UN, Putin and Obama.

The US invaded Iraq for oil and for Israel. That was such a disaster that the US will never fight another Middle Eastern war for Israel and the US and Iran have no fundamental disagreements except over Israel. They may not be best friends, but Iran is never now going to attack the US directly and it shows no particular sign of represeenting an overwheleming threat to the US's Muslim allies in the area.

Truth is most no Jewish Americans think Iran should be bombed, by both the US and Israel

There is plenty of oil under the ground in North America to keep your wheels turning for at least another 100 years. Blame the oil companies for getting the US embroiled in the Middle East, not Israel. It's downright arrogant of you to expect any foreign country to let down its guard just so you can fill up your gas-guzzler for cheap. Another interesting fact is that Israel is leading the charge in developing alternatives to fossil fuels. But no, you'd rather the West tailor its foreign policy to appease a bunch of Islamic extremists. Are you afraid of them? Are you? I thought Americans had guts. You rolled right over Hitler's Army and now you turn tail and run while teeny tiny little Israel stands to fight alone against the same enemy. Cowards, the whole lot of you! I wish Israel a stunning victory against its enemies. They're more deserving of the world's respect than the entire West.

The whole purpose of striking there facilities is to avoid a nuclear war. You should understand that this Iranian govt. does not value human life and wants to destroy Israel. The only way they will be able to do that is with an atomic bomb. An american strike would destroy all potential of a nuclear Iran an Israeli strike would definetly cause damage but the U.S Navy can pull up very close to these sites and permanently end them. Sometimes you have to act early before its too late.

Hey kids, the reason we Jews in the US and everywhere else support Israel unconditionally is because we may need a country to flee to in case the country we're in gets a wild hair and decides to kick us out. And for those of you who are historically challenged, American troops are in the Middle East because of the oil, not because of Israel. Feel free to pull your troops out anytime. Israel can take out Iran with a few nukes. They'll leave the oil fields intact so you won't have to pay $20-$30 a gallon at the pump. The oil companies got the US into all this, not Israel. Remember the anti-war chant during the 1991 Gulf War, "No blood for oil?" Or were you even born yet?

Reading the responces fro America,Inoticed abig shift in support for Israel,Is it possible people started to think beyond politics and they fear that israel will drag their children to another massecre as happened in Iraq,,,behind every problesm in this world is you know who......poll

...is not a mandate. Particularly when that base is 2% to begin with.

Golly gee sarge you are right! Americans are tired of fighting other peoples wars. I can remember my tour as a 2nd LT USMC 3Flt LRRP in SE Asia how we were fighting someone elses war and how my Dad and my Uncles felt in WWII and let's not forget my son who served two tours in Iraq..Oops did I forget to say that we are American Jews? So sarge next time remember you salute the rank when I pass by and remember who also serves

If Arabs are bent on eliminating Isreal, then the ire should be directed at them. Iran in not Arab. In fact the Arabs dislike the Iranians.

The vast number of Americans would never support such a foolish move. I can't help but believe that many, if not most, of the US Jews advocating attack on Iran are more loyal to Israel than the US. The US military is stretched way too thin to even consider such a move, which would leave us incapable of responding to more serious threats to US interests. Iran poses a far greater threat to Israel, other Middle East countries and Europe. If there is international consensus, which is unlikely, any military action should be undertaken by allied forces composed of soldiers from around the World. Even Egypt and Saudi Arabia might join in. But first, the sane and moderate world is going to try diplomatic and economic changes. Military attacks should be a last resort, a fact understood by most people except for fanatical Zionist apologists, who see war - even on civilians - as a good way to get what they want.

... against the American diaspora? Because that's what coming.

do so as the nation-state of the Jewish people? How many Arabs in the US would say yes to wiping Israel off the face of earth and with it its Jewish population and the Jewish people's civilization whose cradle is this country. My estimation that over 96.8% would support the wiping of Israel off the face of earth and about this percentage would refuse to recognize Israel's right to be, to exist as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Wouldn't it be interesting to find out the actual numbers...??!!

... who are we Gentiles to stop it? Gotta do what the boss says!

Lets see, Jewish people form 1.7% of American population. 56% of 1.7% would make them 0.9% of American population. Therefore who cares what less than 1% people think, they are tiny minority.

Get that 56%,give them guns and tell them to go attack Iran themselves.

Friends,calm down please!Real and believer Muslims,Jews and Christians can live together side by side in peace,prosperity and security.Quran says that all Muslims should accept what is mentioned in Bible(ofcourse in Arabic words-Towrat and Enjeel-means Old and New testaments.So,the differences between them should proceed peacefully.Israel and Arab countries can cooperate and have lot of good opportunities for their nations.

Aren't they US citizens? in this case, their locality should be with the US, not with Israel - their insurance state. The only logical solution for peace is to cancel the law of return, to cut the American Jew attachment to Israel, they have nothing to do with Israel, they even don't speak Hebrew, and their are the obstacle for peace. It is ridiculous that they have more rights on the land than the Palestinian who are living there for hundreds of years. Wasn't Iraq war enough for them? If they love wars so much, they always can send their children to the Marines, to get killed in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Like McDonalds surveyig people to ask if they like burgers

Fool us once shame on you, fool us twice?? nahh Iraq and WMD??? How many dead Americans?? Not again. Fight your own battle. No more American blood for Israel. You have every right to exist as a independent country. So start being one.

US administrations no longer care about the jewish vote or jewish lobbyists. Now we are catering to the Hispanic voters. We dont care what the small jewish percentage thinks or wants for Israel. Too many Americans are more worried about America.

You are living in Bush times, you are up to a rude awakening, Israel is becoming a nuisance even in congress, and you guys are going to witness it soon.

There is definitely a problem in the United States with Israel/US dual citizens caring about Israel first, and the interests of the US second. The US has no need to strike Iran. We stood down the Soviet Union's nuke threat and won without striking the Soviet Union. Iran is a tiny spec of a threat to the US compared to the Soviet Union. Those Israel Firster dual citizens who want the US to fight Israel's wars for them are a threat to US interests.

If you want a war so bad, go fight it yourselves and leave us alone you warmongering Zionist hypocrites.

There should be a steady stream of these folks heading to the recruiting centers?

Not a single Arab leader is willing to recognize Israel's RIGHT to be and to exist as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Not a single Arab leader is willing to denounce statements made by the head of the Arab League who, while standing alongside Hamas leaders, denouce Israel's very existence. Not a single Arab leader has demanded of Hamas and Fatah to state clearly and in Arabic that they accept Israel's right to exist as the national home of the Jewish people. Not one!!! The reaosn: The Arabs have attempted to wipe Israel off the face of earth militarily many times and failed. Now they attempt to do so in stages, based on Arafat's approach. American Jews, as Israeli Jews who have been affected by this stage-by-stage approach realize what the Arabs' true goal and have expressed it in this survey.

Polls like these "create facts" as opposed to portray authenticity. From where do they find the American Jewish respondents? What denotes "Jewish"? The so-called but nebulous American Jewish community cannot really be pigeonholed

56 percent of American Jews support a U.S. military strike against Iran.- AJC I think that the 56% of American Jews should show the courage of their convictions and go join the IDF in Israel. They can call it the Jewish American Jihad brigade and lead the attack on Iran. Actually, this is unlikely to happen as they prefer to hide in a country of convenience, protected by a foreign flag rather that enjoy the sights and sounds of the bombs bursting in air, on the ground and at the bus stop. These Jews want Israelis to fight for them and when that is not enough they want Americans who have nothing to do with their war, fight for them also. Some things never change.

So much worthless talks. Polls, Iran does not care a damb what 56% Americans Jews think nor what America ,France ,British think ,they all are easy meat for Iran. Iran will play games with them until the day they anounce that they have the bomb. The reason for Irans defiance and resistance to world oppinion is simple they have China on their side China needs Irans raw materials big bussiness. The rest of the EU and the USA are lame ducks. Israel can't do it on their own .

I think all these american jews should pack their bags and go back to their own country. We had enough with these powerful hawkish lobby, and they do not want any peace.

You wrote: We do not care what you and your 245, 000, 000, think. We own your Congress. You are absolutely correct. Israel and AIPAC do indeed own our Congress land the American people pay the price.

First off, Iran, like Iraq, poses no threat to the U.S. The paranoid Zionists in Israel, who think they are above international law, are causing world chaosdue to the nefarious plans of a few. Like in 1967, when the IDF attacked a U.S. naval vessel- the USS Liberty,causing 34 American deaths, the U.S. will attack IDF fighters if they cross over Iraq airspace. Until Israel comes clean with it's own nuclear program,joins the Non-Proliferation Treaty, joins the I.A.E.A, like Iran already has, only then - can Israel begin to start "war rhetoric" and calls for regulation regarding Iran. How can Israel begin to chastise another country (Iran) when Iran is a member of the Non-Proliferation Traety, is a member of the I.A.E.A regulations, while Israel IS NOT??..This is Hypocrisy on Israel's part.

American Jews are waking up to one immediate fact. President Barry Hussein Obama will sell Israel out. This doesn't sit well with them. In 2010 Israel will see one of the biggest swings since President Carter. More Democrats will be voted out of office then ever before. Obama will become a lame duck President in a years time. Which is unheard of. Iran must be attacked to rid the world of their Nuclear Facilities. It may not destroy them but if you can buy time thats a blessing. At somepoint I am afraid to say Israel will have to take matters into their own hands. Sadly America lacks a leader with balls. Sadly America is drifting along without a leader at the moment.

Thanks for the detail. As a professional in the business, allows me to dismiss the findings as warped - certainly not acceptable scientifically. Clearly it would be self destructive. Yiddish common sense seems to have gone elsewhere. Interestingly, when Israel was covertly building its nuclear inventory, its government was constantly assuring US officials it was not doing so! Maybe deceivers are overly sensitive to being deceived themselves. On the other hand, if true that in the out years Iran will have a weapon or two, looks like a very long way from parity. Further, what is the likelihood that Iran would destroy its sacred sites in Israel as well as kill fellow Moslems in using this weapon? While Iran citizenry is moving in the right direction, Israel's people are going the other way. Sad. Very sad.

Every one including Obama has to care only for"a small majority of American Jews prefer"That is America.

They're a much faster growing proportion of Americans than Jews.

Oh yes! Because those American Jews are far away. All wars of recent years have been far away from America. I have experienced Second World War and cannot understand people who think that war be a means for the world's problems. I am so glad that Middle Europe seems to have learnt this lesson.

Let's hope these "hawks" don't get the disaster they so fervently wish for.

Can you back up you your claims? I have lived among Jews, and many others, in Berkeley, Manhattan, the Boston area, and currently the Midwest. I have never seen anything even like the slander, threats, and community shunning you mention. Jews are the most or one of the most educated groups in American society, with Yale alone 30% Jewish, and 52% of Jews intermarry, so the idea that they behave or constitute some insular, closed minority with people shunned by the community, etc. is ludicrous.So please do tell me the specific community in which this occurs. I will be happy to discuss my experience in communities I will name.

It does not matter what the people want as the leaders will do whatever they want. It is not in the interest of anyone that Iran gets an A-bomb. The alternative is not as bad and the leaders know that.

Let's separate Judaism from adventurism. We all know that. Let's do not hide behind religion. No religion preaches for war. Most of those 56% are recent emigrants from Russia. The Americans are tired of adventurists with and cheap talks.

One should remember several things when considering this article. First, it tells us nothing about the methodology of the poll, nor of the actual questions asked and in what order. Second, the American Jewish Committee strongly favors an attack on Iran. This is not to imply that the organization is suspect, it is not. Nor is the poll necessarily 'wrong.' Rather that when one pursues the details it seems that the survey was of 800 'self-identified Jews.' That the question about Iran was # 14 after a number of questions about relations between Israelis and Arabs and may have some 'push' from those prior questions. It should also be noted that there are some interesting discrepancies between the religious identification of the polled with another poll by the same firm showing that this poll might be well outside the 3% error cited.

Over 70% of polled Americans REALLY believe in Angels.. What does that tell us??

I applaud your progressive mind and wish you the best in your effort to rise above the voice of AIPAC and the ADL.... Arabs have come to accept Israel's existence and the vast majority would never lift a finger to change a middle east future that has Israel in it. Of course, the cause of peace, reconcilliation and moderation would be far stronger if Israel would finally agree to first stop building settlements and second to agree to negotiate final status issues immediately. Shalom

That leaves 44% that support Obama's line. That about the same percentage he has with the rest of the population. The poll:100% of American gays think US should strike Iran.

As an American Jew I can tell you it's more like 70%. I don't know who, they interviewed, probably mostly liberals. But they didn't interview me or anyone in the Jewish large Jewish community I know. The ONLY way to prevent a nuclear Iran is with strikes. The fanatic ayatollah & his thugs cannot be trusted.

how many are veterans or plain to join/enlist-in the military. Talk is cheap.

First Israel was in range...then Riyadh....now Rome is in Range. All these countries would turn a blind eye to a U.S.-Israeli pre-emtive strike. Will Americans feel the same way when New York, Washington and then L.A. is in range? Most certainly. Just look at the cold war. If Iran isn't stopped, we'll be in another one.

And what is the percentage of American Ukranians, Portuguese, Philippinos who want the US to strike Iran? Why is the percentge of American Jews so significant? The real question to be asked is WHAT PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS WANT THE US TO STRIKE IRAN?

Iraq, Afghanistan - do they need more blood, more deads?

There are three kind of lies. A lie,A damn lie,and polls(statistic).

Your insinuation is both malicious and wrong. American Jews died fighting in all Americans war WW2,Korea,Vietnam,Iraq,and Afganistan.They have the right to give their opnions on every topic. Are you one of those that keep that right only to the "left" or "right",the ones that agrees with you?.I do think that attacking Iran would be a mistake,but i don't expect everyone to agree with me,and i respect that,and so should you.

Any poll taken by the American Jewish Committee is, by definition, skewered. It seems that David Harris wants people to believe that most American Jews are as nutty as he is. They are not.

...very disappointed. Either there will be no strike (most likely) Or a strike that will turn into a disaster for Iran, Israel and the U.S.

So now you blame the Jews again.To your information,most Americans Arabs were for the war in Iraq.Did you forget that the American went there to save an Arab countries.but i guess you'r one of those that would blame the Jews for anything and everything.The US went to war for oil,and everybody knows that,so don't change the facts.

I'm against attacking Iran,but the reaction of some Americans to the poll is peculiar.Now they are Jews not American,some even asked if they are Israelis.It is nice to know that in the US some people will take away your citizenship if you don't agree with them.How do you think the Muslims in the US stand on bombing Iran? But it is nice to know that those American posters on Haaretz only represent a little manority.They talk like they represent the meaning on the streets,but they don't.If one travel in the US follow American tv and read their newspaper,one will find out that the picture is not as those posters portray it,far from it.

I wonder how many of the American Jews think Iran should exist at all? The US war machine will strike when it is economically profitable regardless of the opinions of Jews and gentiles. In fact, the peoples' opinion will be shaped as needed.

Or are their sons and daughters all studying to be another wave of 'doctors and lawyers'.

When the 75% of those polled believe that the prime objective of the Arabs is the destructioin of Israel, this shows the level of ignorance among those polled. When one considers that there is already a peace treaty in place with the most populous Arab country, Egypt and with the smaller state at its other border, Jordan and when added to these that practically all Arab states are currently doing business with Israel or talking about doing it, it has to be concluded that what 75% of those polled are out to lunch and spooking themselves for nothing.

That means that they support Palestinian territories occupation,Gaza inhuman jail ,Lebanon war,Gaza massacre,Iraq invasion,Iran bombing which show that they are completely liberal.The liberal are people who think free,not limited by moral rules

...for telling it like it is. Over the past several years I have see a stunning change in American culture and its view of Israel. The Second Lebanon War that Israel clearly lost was first, but the War on Gaza cemented the image. Israel is now a Middle East rogue state. Just like the others. The wingnuts kept on comparing Israel to the other states with dubious human rights records, including the United States, now they are with them fully. That which they lobbied for they got.

Why don't they send the mightiest army in the world to do it, and instead put their brothers and sisters in Israel in harms way? A tiny country, that is in the range of Iranian missiles should do the dirty job, while you can sit quietly in Miami or Los Angeles, watching safely in your egoism? What's this concern for our families in Israel?

I've rethought this issue and I've come to the conclusion that all the reactor sites have been rigged by the Ayatollahs to explode and kill as many Iranian civilians as possible. I think it's a setup by Khameini and Ahmadinejad to set off a World War of Islam versus everybody else by making making it appear that a strike by Israel would be a strike against a particular religion and against innocent civilians. That's why the newest site is set adjacent to Qom. (They may have also placed it there for good luck! Fat Chance!) Well right now, according to Debka.com, Iran has no AWACS, and no air cover. If I was Barak at this moment I wouldn't pursue the reactor sites, I'd go after every stinking Revolutionary Ayatollah who ever chanted "Death to America and Israel." I'd pursue Ahmadinejad himself. I'd liberate Iran in one quick swoop and negotiate later. Anyway, that's just one Jew's opinion.

You'd have a lot of pissed off Iranians and Shiite Muslims in USA and Iran perhaps Sunnis too albeit I am sure many in Sunnis in ME might be relieved but then what? Is israel or USA going to try and occupy Iran? Cause I don't think that will work well and even if u destroy the facilities what stops Iran from rebuilding if Iran is not occupied? Status quo ain't great, waiting in fear, perhaps thatis what Iran would like to see too, as that is the goal of terrorism to strike fear but surely there are other options on the table as that option seems shortsighted

we, the 1% own america. we do not care what others think.

We do not care what you and your 245, 000, 000, think. We own your Congress.

And do you beleive an AIPAC manufacured story? Wgat poll?

...to know how American Americans poll on another war? Even though the spin cycle to war is beginning to rev to greater volume (similar to the conditioning pre-Iraq) and there is little alternative media opinion (in the US), and it is mostly the American poor who shoulder the greatest cost, (if you exclude the pain of a collapsed economy), it would be revealing to know how non Jewish Americans feel about another bout and what that might mean.

Of course. It is AIPAC again.How convenient

Of course it doesn't matter what Americans themselves think. No one will poll them. They'll be dragged into this war, paying the price in treasure and the blood of their sons for someone else's choice.

attacking iran would invite a catastrophe on israel. rockets from iran, hezbollah and hamas would fall on israel in large numbers, disrupting life, and offer no clear response. could and should israel even think of such a scenario? NO. it's time for peaceful negotiations and withdrawing from the limb of territorial expansion. if not now, when? zionists living abroad who encourage war, should come and live here, send their kids into the army, and risk terror attacks before they encourage foolhardy policies.

...is that Jews are as misinformed as the rest of America, since 56 percent of all Americans probably think Iran should be bombed.

No area in US has more Jews than where I live, yet nobody I know would agree with this poll. Not to mention the fact that the VAST MAJORITY of Americans are opposed to such action and Jews are less than 2% of America, thus the statistical insignificance of the poll. If your goal is to make the rest of America question the loyalty of American-Jews, keep on talking about more wars for Israel.

It is far better to give than to receive After all, that's what Iraq keeps on promising, the destruction of "US PEOPLE" The World won't get involved, they never do, unless their own ox is being gored

About the facts on the ground on Iran or the disastrous brutal occupation of the West Bank & Gaza, I'd like to know how many American Jews actually support the disastrous wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? That would show which side of the fence they are really on, War or Peace.

I am a retired US Army First Sergeant. I know a good bit about military matters. The US military is exhausted! Our troops, God bless them, have given their all and we, The US, have no right to commit them to anouther fight. If 56% of US Jews want a strike against Iran, let them "ruck up" and fight. Otherwise..SHUT UP! Iran has not threatened the US. Iran knows what MAD means.

So American jews vote for Obama but want an Iran strike? So far Obama's only direct attack has been on Israel. I think you "liberal intellectual" types may have chosen the wrong man.

I think we should be careful here. It is not the percentage of American jews who believe these things but just the percentage of those polled--and willing to respond, I suppose. Interesting that only 51% believe Obama's call for settlement freeze is correct considering how hard Aipac has worked to deny Americans the rational for it. Sad to say but debate about the issues is much more vigorous in Israel than in the US where only the Israeli right's position is mostly presented. Too many US Congress members are knee-jerk supporters of Israel, no matter what. But there are cracks in this wall which can only bode well for eventual peace.

56% of American Jews think US should strike Iran. Obama SHOULD strike Iran.Afterall 56%percent of Jews means 1% of American population.

56% of the Jewish American population is still less than 1% of the total American population which is less than the American who secretly admire Ahmadinejad's stance on Israel.

what about the rest of us 245000000 who are non-jews, what is their opinion?

Are those the same Jews that voted for Bush and his gang to strike Iraq? Our economy is more important than what a few American Radical Jews want....

Don't let fellow Israeli Jews face alone, what's coming by attacking Iran. Gentile Americans are going to suffer for your actions also. Please don't invoke the Shoah or anti-semitism, or any other Jewish slogan. They is always retribution. Salaam/Shalom

Be careful what you wish for this time real missles not little katusha rockets may "rain down"! Drunk driving is against the law, why not drunken machavelian politicians and their herd supporters? Stop this insane game of chicken....this Iranian fear and the rhettoric that started out as a smoke screen against peace negotiations with the Palestinians is a snowball that no one may be able to stop unless some one in power sobers up!....PEACE EVER?

Funny how American Jews are able to peg the core of the century old Middle East conflict to the tee: Arab refusal to allow a Jewish State of whatever size to thrive in their midst. Haaretz will have to peddle their J Street Blues to those unfamiliar with the disonant tunes of the Middle East.

If the US were to bomb Iran, it would lead to the end of US and World support of Israel and from there the end of Israel. Don't American Jews and Israelis undrstand that every day every thing Israel does to the Palestininas and other Muslims costs them support? It is only a question of time until world pressure on Israel will make the continuity of the country impossible.

They must be polling Left wing Jews because I think the percentage is far higher in favor of attacking Iran. I would say its closer to %85.

...nutburgers that like to yammer about sinister cabals of Jewish puppetmasters controlling the US should commence wetting themselves now.

They're more concerned about Israel's interests than those of the nations in which they are born and live. And they wonder why people have problems electing to high office.

When Obama spoke out against an Iran attack, most US Jews supported him. Have they tucked away their US passports and identify themselves with the Israeli one?

Extremely good timing for this survey by The American Jewish Commitee to appear right now - and wow look at the results! American Jews becoming as warmongering as the Israelis - very convincing, indeed!If Goldstone is accused of finding what he wants, then there are others who could be, as well....... Really getting some good help on Iran now, diverting attention from uncomfortable issues in Israel. Same old tactics! Never-ending!

which rarely visits this tortured land. There will be peace ONLY when the stolen Palestinian land is RETURNED FULLY. No half measures, No Middle East Bazaar tactics, and No cheap bargaining. Attacking Iran will end the zionist experiment for good.

A meaningless poll. As an American Jew, I am well aware, as most American Jews are, what are the personal consequence in our communities of openly expressing an alternative opinion to the AIPAC "line". Slander, threats, community shunning of self and family, all are meant to silence any alternative American-Jewish "voice" from that which we are bombarded with from the likes of AIPAC and Foxman's ADL. M community, I am proud to say,is making some progress to open debate and dialogue,something that I was raised to believe was the very essence of Jewish intellectual tradition..

Do you really want another world war?