US midterm results may help unite Israeli coalition to unseat Netanyahu
Summary
The article says Democrats’ congressional gains could strengthen Israel’s divided opposition’s efforts to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, who has closely aligned himself with Donald Trump and Republicans. It also describes concern that Israel’s ties with both parties are weakening, as incoming Democratic lawmakers call for respect for human rights and a Republican response raises the prospect of cutting U.S. military aid.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats swept Congress and that the result could increase pressure on Israel’s opposition to unite against Netanyahu.
- Opposition politician Yair Lapid urged Israel to rebuild bipartisan ties in the United States and said incoming Democratic lawmakers were mainly opposed to Netanyahu.
- Congressman-elect Brad Lander rejected Lapid’s proposed outreach tour and called for respect for international law and human rights.
- Lander cited the reported arrest of Palestinian-Israeli journalist Abed Abu Shehada, whose lawyers said interrogators questioned him about a podcast interview.
- Lander and two other incoming Jewish members of Congress wrote to Israel’s ambassador, urging Abu Shehada’s immediate release.
- Vice-President JD Vance listed the U.S. relationship with Israel among reasons for voter anger, according to the article.
- The article says Donald Trump pledged on election day to cut $4 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel, prompting concern in Israel’s defense establishment.
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