After the Midterms: The Countries Israel Should Mark as Its Next Allies

Dr. Michael Oren warns of the consequences of a Democratic victory in the US midterm elections and calls for diversifying Israel's foreign relations and taking internal political steps in light of what he calls a threat to military aid and strategic relations.

Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the US, publishes an op-ed in Israel Hayom following the Democratic victory in the US midterm elections and their gaining control of both houses of Congress. Oren warns that the suspension of military aid to Israel, announced by President Trump, may be just the beginning, and that further steps are expected, such as visa cancellations, delays in the supply of military components, and even sanctions on products from Judea and Samaria. He describes the newly elected Senator Abdul El-Sayed as "virulently anti-Israeli" and states that he will set the tone in the Democratic Party. Oren calls for diversifying Israel's foreign relations with India, East Asia, Africa, and South America, and for taking internal political steps such as enforcement against Jewish violence toward Palestinians and illegal construction. He emphasizes the need for national unity in what he calls a "war-like situation."