US Midterm Elections: Is Israel About to Lose Congress?
Ahead of the US midterm elections, an analysis on Walla warns that Israel may lose congressional support. Republicans hold a slim majority, but Democrats have a chance to gain a majority in the House and possibly the Senate. The article describes the rise of anti-Israel figures in both parties, including candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and notes shifts in votes on aid to Israel.
The US midterm elections, set for this Tuesday, could lead to a loss of parliamentary support for Israel, according to an analysis by Prof. Eitan Gilboa on Walla. Republicans currently control Congress with a slim majority (53-47 in the Senate, 218-214 in the House), but polls and early voting suggest Democrats have a good chance of winning the House and possibly the Senate. The article describes the strengthening of anti-Israel elements in both parties: on the Democratic side, the radical 'Democratic Socialists' faction among progressives, and on the Republican side, the extreme MAGA wing, partly antisemitic. A key example is Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, who leads in polls and could become the first Muslim senator. The article notes that in April 2024, Congress approved $14.6 billion in emergency aid to Israel with only 37 Democrats opposing, while in July 2026, 103 Democratic representatives voted to cancel the aid. The new Congress could limit Trump's freedom of action against Iran and increase pressure for sanctions on settlements.