US election puts decades of bipartisan support for Israel under strain
Democrats’ take over of Congress and growing Republican unease over Israel could trigger the biggest reassessment of United States support for its closest Middle East ally in decades, after an election shaped in part by anger over the Iran war.
The United States election has exposed cracks in the long-standing bipartisan support for Israel, as Democrats gained control of both the Senate and House following a campaign marked by growing unease over the US-Israel alliance. Progressive Democrats, who ran on anti-Israel military aid and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, won key seats, signaling a potential shift in US policy.
Republican unease over the Iran war and its impact on Israel further complicates the issue. While Democrats may scrutinize military aid and challenge Trump nominees, their ability to enact major policy changes is limited by Trump's veto power. Some Republicans, like Vice-President JD Vance, acknowledge that ending the Iran war and altering Israel relations could win back disgruntled Trump supporters.
The election has brought together Democrats and Republicans in condemnation of Israel, raising questions about the future of US support for its key Middle East ally.
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