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// DOSSIER — brandeis-university-study-israel-genocide-us-undergraduates
Brandeis University Study Finds 74% of US Undergraduates Say Israel Is Committing Genocide
REL_TIME: 06 Sep 2026 00:42Z · LANG: EN
A comprehensive study released in August 2026 by Brandeis University's Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies reveals that 74% of American undergraduate students believe Israel's actions against Palestinians constitute genocide. The survey, conducted between October 2025 and January 2026 by Generation Lab, polled 3,989 undergraduates across 303 US universities. It highlights stark divisions in student sentiment, showing strong support for Palestinian self-determination and favorable views of the Palestinian people compared to widespread negative perceptions of the Israeli government.
// Background
The survey results emerge against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza that escalated in October 2023, subsequent regional violence, continuous Israeli raids in the West Bank, and widespread student activism across US college campuses regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
// Key Developments
- 74% of US undergraduates surveyed agree that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
- 82% of students support Palestinians' right to self-determination and statehood.
- Only 15% of students view the Israeli government favorably, with 46% describing it as 'very unfavorable'.
- Political affiliation is a key factor, with 94% of extremely liberal students agreeing with the genocide statement compared to 45% of conservatives.
- The survey was based on online polling of 3,989 undergraduate students across 303 US institutions during the 2025-2026 academic year.
// Timeline
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Israel launches its military campaign in Gaza following Hamas-led attacks.
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Generation Lab conducts the online survey of 3,989 US undergraduate students for the Brandeis University study.
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The Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University publicly releases the study titled 'American Undergraduates and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'.
// Perspectives
[US Undergraduates (Extremely Liberal)]
94% agree that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
[US Undergraduates (Conservatives)]
45% agree that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
[Brandeis University Researchers]
Caution that agreement with the genocide statement does not reflect a single, unified position, as many respondents possess poorly defined views or limited knowledge of the conflict.
