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Source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-773212
Poll: Most Americans Support IDF Gaza Offensive to Beat Hamas
(Jerusalem Post) Zvika Klein - 67% of Americans believe Israel should continue its military efforts in Gaza until Hamas is defeated and the hostages are released, according to a new HarrisX poll commissioned by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations conducted on Nov. 11-12. 82% expressed their support for Israel sending troops into Gaza to attempt to free hostages and eliminate the Hamas terrorist threat. 80% believed that Hamas is primarily responsible for putting civilians in Gaza in harm's way. 77% believed that Hamas triggered the humanitarian crisis in the region. 83% felt that Hamas is using the Palestinian people as human shields. 76% of Americans feel a special connection with Israel, believing that the two countries share common values. 58% expressed their support for the $14 billion aid package under consideration in Congress.