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American Jews remain both strongly Democratic in their political orientation and highly supportive of Israel.

Two-thirds of Israelis and Palestinians say they support the peace process, but mutual dislike for each other's leaders, doubts about the U.S. as an impartial broker, and skepticism about the possibility of peace are key barriers.

President Barack Obama's job approval rating among U.S. Jews stabilized in 2015 at 55% after dropping by 13 percentage points from late 2012 to late 2014. His approval is highest among the largest Jewish subgroups -- liberal, nonreligious and ...

For the first quarter of 2015, 54% of American Jews approved of Obama's job performance, compared with an average of 46% among all Americans. That eight-point gap represents a slight narrowing of Obama's traditional Jewish advantage.

Although the nuclear deal involving Iran has taken effect, Iran's image in the U.S. remains depressed. More U.S. adults disapprove than approve of the nuclear deal.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton retain their titles as most admired man and woman, by narrow margins over Donald Trump and Michelle Obama, respectively.

The stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process contrasts with the wishes of both peoples who broadly support it -- even though few are hopeful of success. Palestinians and Israelis have little faith in each other's leaders or Obama.

Americans are as doubtful as ever that Israel and the Arab nations will ever settle their differences peacefully. A third now expect this, down from 38% in 2012. Sympathy for Israel in the Palestinian-Israeli dispute remains high.

For the first time, a majority of Americans (53%) believe world leaders do not respect President Barack Obama, a sharp increase from 43% in 2013. At the same time, they believe the international community views the U.S. favorably.

Hillary Clinton is most admired woman for the 13th year in a row and Barack Obama is most admired man for the seventh straight time. Clinton's margin over second-place Oprah Winfrey is her smallest since 2007.