Boycott Divestment Sanctions Movement

Correct Responses by Israel Identity Index

The more informed were higher on the Israel Identity Index. Among those who provided correct answers to all three questions, 60% were in the top two tiers on the Israel Identity index. Among those who were least informed (0 for 3), 71% were in the bottom two tiers on the Israel Identity index.

Boycott Divestment Sanctions Movement (BDS)

Those familiar with the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement are opposed–many strongly–but not everyone is aware of the boycott

Nearly two-thirds have heard something about BDS, and nearly a third (31%) have heard a great deal. But over a third (37%) are unfamiliar with it, with 19% saying they have heard nothing at all about BDS.

Nearly half of non-denominational (48%) and unengaged (45%) Jews said that they have heard little to nothing about it. Younger Jews are more aware of BDS, with 74% saying they have heard about it, compared to 57% of those over 40 years old.

How much if anything, have you heard about the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement, or BDS, against Israel?

Do you support or oppose the BDS movement against Israel?

(Asked only of those who had heard of BDS)

Those familiar with BDS are largely opposed: two-thirds are opposed, with 51% strongly opposed. Opposition is over 60% across age, engagement, and denomination – with the exception of non-denominational Jews who are just slightly lower at 58% opposed.

The opposition is strong, but not universal. Nearly one in five (18%) are unsure about it. Another 16% say they support the movement, although only 6% are strongly supportive. Younger Jews