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Nearly 80% Worry Israel-Hamas War Could Lead to US Terrorist Attack: Poll

Nearly 50% disapprove of Joe Biden's handling of the conflict, according to the survey

Israeli Merkava tanks are lined up during in a military drill near the border with Lebanon in the upper Galilee region of northern Israel on October 26, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images

More than 75% of Americans are concerned the Israel-Hamas war could lead to a terrorist attack within the United States, according to a new survey.

The NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll, released Monday, found 77% of respondents were either very or somewhat concerned about a terrorist attack in the U.S. amid the conflict in Gaza.

Republican lawmakers have pointed to the United States' southern border as too vulnerable in the wake of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel that led to more than 1400 deaths.

The poll was conducted among 1000 registered voters on October 23 and 24.

Over 80% of respondents in the survey called it very or somewhat important for the U.S. to help protect Israel, while 70% voiced support for the U.S. sending weapons and military supplies to Israel to help fight Hamas. A majority also support humanitarian aid making its way into Gaza to support Palestinian civilians.

On President Joe Biden's handling of the conflict, 52% approve of his job performance while 48% disapprove.

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