# U.S.-Israel diplomatic and public opinion decline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-israel-diplomatic-and-public-opinion-decline > Updated: 2026-09-25T22:21:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. U.S. public opinion regarding Israel has experienced a significant decline, according to recent reports and political warnings. U.S. Representative Brad Sherman cautioned Israeli leaders that this shift could impact military aid, access to weaponry, and essential diplomatic support. Sherman specifically criticized the Israeli government’s management of its international image and identified National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as an ‘existential threat.’ Subsequent reports indicate that Israel’s standing in the United States has reached an unprecedented low. This deterioration is attributed to the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, including his involvement in U.S. politics, the influence of far-right ministers such as Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, and actions in Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West Bank. While Republican support remains relatively high, criticism is increasing among Democrats, and favorability is notably low among Americans aged 18 to 34. Polling data suggests a shift in sympathy, with some metrics indicating more Americans feel sympathy for Palestinians than for Israelis. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Israel's standing in the U.S. reaches unprecedented low Israel's diplomatic standing in the U.S. is declining as Netanyahu's policies and far-right cabinet members alienate both Democratic and Republican supporters, according to recent reports and polling. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israels-standing-in-the-us-reaches-unprecedented-low ### 2026-09-20: Brad Sherman warns of declining U.S. support for Israel U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman warned Israeli leaders that declining American public support could jeopardize Israel’s access to U.S. weapons and diplomatic backing, citing a significant shift in favorability polls. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-sherman-warns-of-declining-us-support-for-israel --- Cite as: U.S.-Israel diplomatic and public opinion decline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-israel-diplomatic-and-public-opinion-decline