Democratic Congress Signals Tougher Line on Israel After U.S. Election
Democrats in the new Congress are expected to press harder on Iran, Gaza and settler violence as Israel faces a less certain U.S. alliance.
- Following the U.S. election, a newly elected Democratic-led Congress signals a tougher approach toward Israel, marking a turning point where Israel can no longer take the cover of the world's most powerful country for granted.
- On Tuesday, Trump agreed with Netanyahu to end $3.8 billion in annual military aid, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal bet on Trump, which Eli Kowaz of the Economic Cooperation Foundation said had an 'expiry date.'
- Ehud Eilam, a former researcher for the Israeli defence ministry, stated that losing U.S. military aid forces Israel to consider 'hard choices such as taking huge loans or raising taxes.' Israel retains an edge against non-state actors but faces increased civilian casualty risks.
- Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot attempts to present a vision of regional stability rather than 'an indefinite state of war' to repair the alliance. However, analysts warn he cannot simply be 'nicer' and will require new policies.
- The new Congress will include progressive lawmakers such as Senator Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the Senate, who describe Gaza devastation as genocide—an assertion rejected by Israel. Their presence signals a more critical stance on Israeli operations in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Independent EspañolWithin about 24 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested cutting off aid to Israel, a staunch critic of the country won a key contest for the Senate, and the vice president attributed part of the party's guilt to his party's crushing electoral defeat to relations between the White House and Israel.
The electoral defeat of Netanyahu and Trump marks a change in the Israel-US relationship, with new challenges for both countries.Israel faces a possible reduction in US military aid, which could impact its defense and economic policy.
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The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle
President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel. A staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race. The vice president has partly blamed U.S.
The outcome of the mid-term elections calls into question US military funding to Israel
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