What percentage of Jews living in Israel do not believe in Zionism? What about those living in the United States?

The information available does not provide a direct percentage of Jews living in Israel who do not believe in Zionism, as the sources primarily focus on the views of Jews in the United States.

For Jews living in the United States, the data is more about their attitudes toward Zionism and Israel rather than a direct measure of belief in Zionism. Here are some key points:

Attitudes Toward Zionism Among U.S. Jews

• A significant portion of U.S. Jews hold varying views on Zionism. For example, when asked about their impression of Zionism, many respondents were unfamiliar or had no opinion. Among those who did have an opinion, more held negative views than positive ones2.
• Approximately 62% of Americans, including U.S. Jews, did not know if attitudes against Zionism constituted antisemitism, while 21% said they did not and 15% said they did. Excluding those who didn’t know, a majority (56%) said attitudes against Zionism are not antisemitic2.

Attachment to Israel and Views on Zionism

• While 58% of U.S. Jews say they are very or somewhat emotionally attached to Israel, there is a wide range of views on the Israeli government and its policies. For instance, only about one-third of U.S. Jews believe the Israeli government is making a sincere effort toward peace with the Palestinians3.
• Orthodox Jews are more likely to support Zionist ideals, with 87% believing God gave the land that is now Israel to the Jewish people, compared to lower percentages among other denominations1.

Support for BDS and Implications

• The support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which can be seen as anti-Zionist, is relatively low among U.S. Jews. About 10% support BDS, while 43% oppose it34.

Given the complexity and diversity of opinions, it is challenging to pinpoint a specific percentage of U.S. Jews who do not believe in Zionism. However, it is clear that there is significant variation in views on Zionism and Israel among different denominations and political leanings within the U.S. Jewish community.