New Poll Finds Jewish Israelis Rank President Obama Worst Us President Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel – A fresh poll released on November 10, 2015, revealed that Jewish Israelis overwhelmingly saw President Barack Obama as the worst U.S. leader for their country, a stark judgment that highlighted ongoing strains in the alliance between the two nations.

The survey, conducted by a respected Israeli research group, showed that more than half of Jewish respondents ranked Obama at the bottom when asked to assess American presidents based on their support for Israel. That included figures from Harry Truman onward, with Obama edging out even some historical critics. It was a tough blow for the White House, which had worked hard to maintain ties despite disagreements over issues like the Iran nuclear deal. Pollsters noted that Obama’s push for that agreement, which aimed to limit Iran’s atomic program, fueled fears in Israel that it would empower a regional foe.

Back in 2015, U.S.-Israel relations were already under pressure, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly clashing with Obama on several fronts. Netanyahu had even addressed Congress earlier that year to voice opposition to the Iran deal, a move that irritated the administration. This poll result didn’t come out of nowhere; it echoed wider sentiments among Israeli Jews who felt Obama’s policies leaned too heavily toward diplomacy with Palestinians and away from staunch backing for Israeli security. It was one of those moments that made you wonder if the special relationship between the countries was starting to fray at the edges.

While the poll stirred debate in Israeli media, it also raised questions about how this perception might affect future diplomacy. Some analysts pointed out that Obama’s term was winding down, and a new president could shift the dynamic. Still, the findings served as a reminder of how deeply personal and political these international bonds can get, leaving both sides to ponder the path ahead.