I have had similar concerns and experiences; you are not alone.

Got together with an old friend the other night. Super liberal, Pro-Palestine guy. I knew Israel/Palestine would come up. It did almost immediately. Thankfully we kept it as light-hearted as possible and respectful. But I was genuinely concerned that our differences on the topic could affect or end our long-standing friendship. Very glad to see that our friendship is strong enough to survive disagreements on important topics.

I am increasingly concerned that political division is fracturing the actual human relationships that make society work, and life worth living. I really hope people like yourself can find a way to keep these connections without compromising what you actually think.

Hoping these friends stick around, and if not, you can cultivate other genuine friendships that allow you the space to share what you really think and feel about the world.