America's Politically Divided Jewish Community Braces for Israel's Elections
Polls show a tight race as many American Jews split over Netanyahu, with concerns about democracy, security and rising antisemitism shaping views.
- As the October 27 Israeli election nears, American Jews remain deeply divided along political and generational lines regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
- Leading the Likud party, Netanyahu has served as prime minister for nearly 20 non-consecutive years, though his administration faces criticism for policies regarding the West Bank, Gaza, and expanding occupation.
- Rabbi Dan Levin of Temple Beth El in Florida notes congregants are torn, while Orthodox congregant Stanley Weinstein believes Netanyahu has done "a terrific job," yet many share concerns regarding national unity.
- Jason Isaacson, chief policy officer for the American Jewish Committee, notes substantial support for Israel remains in the United States despite controversy; many communities fear the election outcome could exacerbate domestic antisemitism.
- The U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3 follow the Israeli vote by one week, with support for Palestinians and withdrawal of U.S. aid to Israel becoming rising issues among Democratic voters.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in this month’s contentious elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races . But they are sharply divided along political, religious and often generational lines on the preferred outcome in a vote that’s perceived as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and held against the back…
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America’s politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel’s elections
NEW YORK (AP) — Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in this month's contentious elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races.
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America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections
Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in the upcoming elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races. But they are sharply divided…
America’s politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel’s elections – WTOP News
NEW YORK (AP) — Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in this month’s contentious elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races. But they are sharply divided along political, religious and often generational lines on the preferred...
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