Most Americans believe there is a famine in Gaza, but hold the Hamas terror group responsible, according to an August Harvard/Harris poll conducted as reports of the crisis led news in the US.

The survey found that 69% of respondents believed accusations that there is a famine in Gaza. More Democrats — 78% — believed the accusations than the 65% of Republicans and Independents.

A majority of 61% held Hamas responsible for the famine. Democrats were split over which side was responsible, while 74% of Republicans and 60% of Independents blamed the terror group.

A slight majority of younger respondents blamed Israel, but most respondents over the age of 25 held Hamas responsible.

Respondents were split over whether criticism of Israel in the war is motivated more by antisemitism or more by concern for Palestinians.

There was also an even divide over whether Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. Younger voters and Democrats were more likely to believe that Israel is guilty of genocide.

Sixty percent of respondents supported providing both offensive and defensive military aid to Israel.

A majority, 60%, of young Americans aged 18-24 supported Hamas over Israel in the conflict. Some previous editions of the monthly survey also found that a majority of the age group favored Hamas. All other demographic groups favored Israel. Support for Israel decreased three points since July.

Overall, 26% of Americans favored Hamas over Israel.

Most respondents — 58% — said Israel should only make a deal to release the Israeli hostages if Hamas leaves Gaza.

The poll, released on Monday, queried 2,025 registered US voters on August 20-21 and had a margin of error of 2.2 points.

The monthly poll was carried out by Harvard University’s Center for American Political Studies and The Harris Poll, a US survey company.