Netanyahu is destroying Israel’s bipartisan support in the US - opinion
The golden age of wall-to-wall bipartisan support for Israel is ancient history, and Netanyahu deserves much of the credit.
The upcoming elections in Israel and the United States will have far-reaching implications for the US-Israel alliance, with change seemingly inevitable. The days of the US providing unrestricted military aid to Israel are over, with calls growing for tighter restrictions on aid levels and weapon sales. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the Israeli election, despite the latter's actions endangering US interests, has further eroded bipartisan support for Israel in America.
The devastating impact of the Israeli attacks on Gaza and the mass killings of Palestinians has overshadowed the Hamas massacre of Israelis, leading to demands for limited or halted weapons assistance. Democrats in Congress, who are likely to control at least one chamber of the next legislature, have become more vocal in their criticism of Netanyahu and his government, which they perceive as authoritarian-leaning.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has urged Israel to seek new allies if the United States reduces aid, as Israel's relationships with major Western democracies and developed nations have deteriorated to the point of becoming pariah status. The foundation of the US-Israel alliance is no longer confined to white Christian Evangelists and the Republican Party, but rather rests on the principles of democracy, shared values, and a committed Jewish community.
Israel's challenges ahead include reversing Netanyahu's anti-democratic judicial reforms, establishing an independent October 7th inquiry, tackling Jewish terrorism, and repairing relations with allies and the Diaspora.
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