Dragged down in important part by disapproval over the U.S. position on the Gaza war, the popular image of the United States abroad has declined over the past year, according to a new poll of public opinion in 34 countries released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center.

The survey was conducted from early January this year through the latter part of May. In addition to Hungary, the UK, Poland, Sweden, and Spain, European countries included France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands. In the Americas, the poll covered Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

In the Asia-Pacific region, ten countries were polled. In addition to Australia and Japan, they included Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Besides South Africa, sub-Saharan African countries included Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Confidence in Biden’s stewardship of international issues fell over the past year in 14 of the 21 countries that were polled by Pew both this year and in 2023, by double digits in eight of the countries, notably South Africa, Australia, the UK, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Israel, and Japan.

As for confidence in Biden “to do the right thing” in world affairs, confidence was highest in sub-Saharan Africa, with the exception of South Africa where opinions were evenly split. In the Middle East, on the other hand, nearly 90% of respondents in both Turkey and Tunisia said they had “no confidence” in the U.S. president whose ratings were also mostly negative in Latin America (with the exception of Colombia), southern Europe, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, France and Hungary.

Of five specific issues on which respondents were asked to rate Biden’s performance, by far the most negative appraisals were related to his handling of the Gaza war. A median of 31% across the 34 countries said they approve of his conduct in that conflict, while a median of 57% said they disapproved.

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🇮🇶 Islamic Resistance in Iraq:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are a [single] structure joined firmly."
This is the Truth of Allah, the Most High, the Almighty.

Continuing our path in resisting the occupation and supporting our people in Palestine, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out two joint military operations with the Yemeni Armed Forces. The first operation targeted a vital objective in the city of Asdod with missiles, and the second targeted an important objective in the city of Haifa using drones.

The Islamic Resistance confirms the continuation of operations in striking the enemies' strongholds with increasing intensity.

"And victory is only from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Mighty and Wise."

Islamic Resistance in Iraq
Wednesday, 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1445 AH

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The American Associated Press:

The use of a drone boat loaded with explosives in today’s attack in the Red Sea raised the specter of the attack on the US destroyer Cole in 2000, which claimed the lives of 17 American sailors. 🔥🔥

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