October 3, 2025

A new twist has been added to the long story of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced something big: the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia now officially recognize a Palestinian state. This move is historic and fiery! However, there’s a spicy surprise in the poll data. In the UK, fewer people support this decision now compared to the same time last year. It seems public feelings are moving away from the government's bold move. Across the Atlantic, things are heating up differently. According to a recent YouGov poll, Americans who support Israel in the ongoing conflict are at their lowest point in 25 years. That’s a huge drop! It shows the American public's opinion is starting to differ from what their government says. This change signals that people are thinking differently about the conflict now. Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor at The Hindu, joined as a guest to discuss these surprising shifts. Hosted by Nitika Francis and skillfully edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian, this discussion sheds light on the complex feelings brewing around the world. So, what’s going on? Why are public opinions in both the UK and US changing? The answers are mixed and reflect a world watching the Israel-Hamas war with new eyes. These contrasting changes show the world is far from a simple view on a deeply complicated issue. Stay tuned as this story continues to unfold with more twists ahead!

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