What Consequences for Israel as Democrats Win the US Midterm Elections?
- Following Tuesday's Democratic Party sweep of Congress, The Jerusalem Post warned that the new balance of power could significantly harm Israel's interests and reshape the legislative agenda.
- A new wave of Democratic lawmakers holding critical views of Israel is expected to join those on Capitol Hill, reflecting growing calls to condition or reduce US military assistance to Israel.
- Despite AIPAC spending more than $30 million to defeat him in the primary and another $9 million on behalf of Mike Rogers in the general election, Abdul El-Sayed won his race. A Haaretz analysis noted such results demonstrate opposition to Israel is no barrier to winning.
- Democratic control allows the party to advance hearings and investigations concerning Israel policy and the war in Gaza, potentially leading to harsher criticism of Israel and less willingness to defend the traditional relationship.
- Amid changing attitudes toward the Middle East, President Donald Trump faces pressure to manage the conflict in Iran, conceding that 'Iran was part of the loss' while 62% of voters surveyed in exit polls said they opposed the war.
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What consequences for Israel as Democrats win the US midterm elections?
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset. What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8 billion in aid to the country? FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky has more.
‘Israel cannot afford to ignore’: Israeli press reels from Democratic sweep
‘Israel cannot afford to ignore’: Israeli press reels from Democratic sweep The Israeli press is taking stock of last night’s Democratic sweep of Congress, sounding the alarm over the consequences for Israel. A Haaretz analysis this morning said Abdul El-Sayed’s victory over pro-Israel candidate Mike Rogers demonstrated “that even strident opposition to Israel is no barrier to winning competitive federal races.” “El-Sayed won despite AIPAC spen…
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Tramp's Defeat in Congress... Scenarios of Pressure on Israel... and Its Implications for Palestine.
The victory of Democrats by controlling the Houses of Representatives and the Senate opens a window to increasing pressure on the occupying Power and restricting some of its support tools, but it does not mean that Washington will automatically move into a policy of fairness for Palestinians or impose an end to occupation.
Trump's midterm defeat reshapes Washington, raises new challenges for Israel
US President Donald Trump's historic defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections will force him to spend his remaining two years in the White House fighting a hostile Congress over virtually every major initiative. Democrats have won control of both houses of Congress, flipping Republican-held Senate seats even in traditional strongholds such as Texas, Kansas and South […] The post Trump's midterm defeat reshapes Washington, raises new challenges for …
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