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The 2023 Life Evaluation Index shows 52.1% of Americans are “thriving” — a percentage slightly above the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic lows.

New Normal of Lower U.S. Life Ratings Persisted in 2023 In 2023, 52.1% of U.S. adults rated their lives well enough to be considered "thriving," three points below the norms set in 2015-2019 and 2021.

After over four years of a deep economic crisis, the confidence that Lebanese once had in their financial system is gone. A rare few — just 3% — express faith in their financial institutions or banks.

Lebanon Ill-Equipped for Further Instability If the war between Israel and Hamas spills into Lebanon, it could further destabilize a country still struggling from years of economic and political crises.

One in four Israeli adults currently support the existence of an independent Palestinian state, while most (65%) oppose it. This is almost a complete reversal of where they stood on the issue a decade ago, when twice as many Israeli adults supported an independent Palestinian state (61%) as opposed one (30%).

Life in Israel After Oct. 7 in 5 Charts As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Gallup surveys show hopes for a two-state solution and peace are further out of reach, as Israelis experience record-high worry, stress and sadness.