Australians have more negative view of Israel than of China, Guardian Essential poll finds

Poll also finds perception of Donald Trump has soured since his re-election, with fewer than a third of respondents viewing him positively

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Australians have a more negative view of Israel than of China, the latest Guardian Essential poll has found, with women and middle-aged people exhibiting the least positive perception of Israel.

The poll also finds Australians’ perceptions of Donald Trump have tumbled since his re-election, with fewer than a third of voters having a positive response to the US president.