Israel, oil, and Trump's chances of victory: US midterm elections just around the corner | Special project
In a special project, i24NEWS correspondent Amichai Stein reviews the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026, focusing on the impact of oil prices on the American voter, Israel's role in the American political arena, and President Trump's chances of emerging victorious. The article includes interviews with commentators and analysis of the tight races in the House and Senate.
In a special project, i24NEWS diplomatic correspondent Amichai Stein reviews the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. The article focuses on three central axes: the impact of oil prices on the American voter, Israel's role in the American political arena, and President Donald Trump's chances of emerging victorious. The article presents data on the current composition of Congress: 218 Republican seats and 214 Democratic seats in the House, with 21 races considered tight. In the Senate, 22 Republican seats and 13 Democratic seats are up for election, with seven tight races. Commentators Yaki Dayan and Yiftah Dayan analyze the economic situation: only 21% of Americans report a good situation, 73% are worried about food prices, and 74% are worried about fuel and energy prices. The article also addresses the influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on American politics and presents Jewish candidate Brad Lander running for the House in New York with Mamdani's support. The central message: these elections will play a significant role in Washington-Jerusalem relations, and the entrenchment of an anti-Israel line in Congress would indicate a rise in anti-Israel sentiment in the US.