Americans for the first time sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis in their conflict, according to a Gallup poll released Friday, indicating a sea change in the public views of Israel’s key ally. Views on the Middle East divide sharply along partisan lines, with the shift over the past year the result of more independents souring on Israel. “It’s the first time they have reached parity, which is really quite striking,” said Benedict Vigers, a senior global news writer at Gallup. “In no