Not All Black: Prominent Israel Supporters Who Won in the US Elections

Alongside the strengthening of the progressive wing in the Democratic Party, a number of candidates who support Israel recorded victories in the US midterm elections. The article reviews Josh Shapiro, Hakeem Jeffries, Ritchie Torres, and Chuck Schumer, who criticize Netanyahu but are committed to the strategic alliance with Israel.

Alongside the strengthening of the progressive wing in the Democratic Party, a number of candidates who support Israel recorded victories in the US midterm elections. The article reviews some of the most prominent among them: Josh Shapiro, who won in Pennsylvania and emphasizes his love for Israel while opposing Netanyahu; Hakeem Jeffries, on his way to leading the House of Representatives, who is among the Democratic leaders supporting the strategic alliance; Ritchie Torres, who won again and distinguishes between a pro-Israel stance and support for the current government; and Chuck Schumer, who said that Netanyahu "has lost his way" but has supported Israel throughout his life. The emerging picture is more complex than just the strengthening of progressives, and it means that Israel's struggle for the future of its relationship with Democrats is still open.