WASHINGTON — Most Americans, including 80 percent of Democrats and 41% of Republicans, think the United States should recognize Palestinian statehood, a sign that US President Donald Trump’s opposition to doing so may be out of step with public opinion, a Reuters/Ipsos poll has found.

The six-day poll, which closed on Monday, found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

About half of Trump’s Republicans — 53% — opposed doing so, while 41% of Republicans said they would support the US recognizing a Palestinian state.

A growing number of countries — including US allies Britain, Canada, France and Australia — have formally recognized Palestinian statehood in recent weeks, drawing condemnation from Israel.

The Israel-Hamas war, launched by the Palestinian terrorist organization’s October 7, 2023, onslaught on Israel — in which some 1,200 people, mostly civilians,........

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