Public support for Israel wanes across Europe amid Gaza conflict criticism and rising antisemitism against Israelis.
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Support for Israel is weakening in the Czech Republic, with a September survey showing 59 percent of Czechs do not want the government to unconditionally support Israel regarding the Gaza conflict. The Israeli army’s conduct in Gaza has damaged its reputation across Europe, evidenced by surveys from YouGov showing public perception deteriorating significantly from slightly negative to markedly negative across various European countries. Furthermore, reports indicate an increase in antisemitic incidents in Western Europe compared to 2022. In traditionally pro-Palestinian nations like Spain, France, Greece, and Italy, there have been protests blocking ports used for shipments to Israel, and Israeli tourists have reported numerous negative experiences within Israel itself. Incidents of discrimination have occurred in Austria and Spain, while a French amusement park operator faced scrutiny for refusing entry to an Israeli school trip. In Greece, Palestinian demonstrators blocked a port, leading a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists to change course. Reports also detail violent incidents such as attacks on Jewish families and kosher businesses, with anti-Israeli and antisemitic graffiti appearing even in Lithuania. An internal Israeli survey revealed that 56 percent of Israelis fear traveling abroad due to growing global criticism of the Gaza operation, while 67 percent disagree with the current government’s policy, and 44 percent who voted for Netanyahu’s coalition in the last elections expressed this view.
