'A toxic brand': US support for Israel 'collapsing' among Democrats and Republicans, expert warns
Speaking about the changing attitude toward Israel in the American political arena, Shain said that "Being anti-Israel in the US today is a hot commodity; it is worthwhile and rewarding."
According to Prof. Yossi Shain, an expert on international relations, the support for Israel in the United States is rapidly eroding, affecting both Democrats and Republicans. Shain, who once served as a Yisrael Beytenu MK, claims that being anti-Israel in America is now a desirable stance, not just anti-Israel, but anti-AIPAC. The notion that Israel projects strength and that its lobby is influential is no longer a belief held by many Americans.
Shain asserts that the erosion of support is a long process, stating that people are running on hostility towards Israel to win votes. He attributes this decline to Israel's betrayal of the Democratic Party, which he believes led to the support for President Trump among Democrats. Shain also points to the lack of progress on Iran negotiations, blaming Israel for not delivering on promises made to the United States.
He claims that while the Democratic Party saved Israel from Trump, future administrations will not be bound by any agreements reached with Israel, due to power dynamics. Shain warns that Israel has become a "toxic brand" not just among Democrats, but also among Republicans, who fear that Israel is dragging the US into another war.
He believes this perception is causing concern among Trump's supporters, who are frustrated with Trump's inability to deliver on promises. Shain concludes by warning that Israel's standing in Washington is deteriorating, and unless Israel replaces its leadership with one seen as more moderate, it will struggle to maintain support, even in the White House.
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