Americans who get their news primarily from cable are the only people who believe that Israel is not committing a genocide in Gaza.

Americans who get their news primarily from cable are the only people who believe that Israel is not committing a genocide in Gaza, according to according to a new survey that examined the relationship between attitudes toward the war and news consumption habits.

The survey puts numbers on trends that have become increasingly apparent: Cable news viewers are more supportive of Israel’s war effort, less likely to think Israel is committing war crimes, and less interested in the war in general. People who get their news primarily from social media, YouTube, or podcasts, by contrast, generally side with the Palestinians, believe Israel is committing war crimes and genocide, and consider the issue of significant importance.

When it comes to the salience of the war on Gaza as an electoral concern, the trend continues. Just 12 percent of the overall public lists it as a top three issue, and just 3 percent say it’s their top issue. Of that 3 percent, nearly all of them get their news from social media or YouTube. One in 5 social media news consumers say Israel’s war is a top-three issue; the same is true for 18- to 29-year-olds.

Asked if Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, cable news viewers said no by a 34-32 margin. All other news consumers said Israel is committing genocide, including print (36-33), YouTube (41-31), and social media users, who agree with the statement by a 44 to 19 percent margin. People aged 18 to 29, meanwhile, have similar views (48-21 percent), while those over 65 say by a 47 to 21 percent plurality that Israel isn’t committing genocide.

  • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    2 months ago

    Which lies have I told in this thread? I mean actual lies, not just disagreeing with you.

    • Mastengwe
      34·
      2 months ago

      Nice try kiddo. We’re done here. Be sure to award yourself the “w” because I refuse to waste my time educating you as others have tried and failed in the past.

      Because that’s how internet rules of debate work- until you grow up.

        • Mastengwe
          34·
          2 months ago

          Okay, I’m going to give you the opportunity to have the last word because frankly, you’re boring the shit out of me. You’re clearly a troll, and while knowing this from the start, I thought I’d entertain your nonsense for a bit and see what you’re about. Turns out…. You’re about nothing at all.

          So here’s the deal. You go ahead and give it your best shot. Try your little heart out to say something that demands a response, and we’ll see if it works.

          Aaaaaaand……

          Go!

          • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
            21·
            2 months ago

            You called me a liar, yet cannot back up that claim. I haven’t lied.

            None of your abuse or wild accusations have changed that.