A new test for Democrats - where they stand on Israel
Summary
The Democratic Party is facing internal divisions over support for Israel ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. In recent New York primaries, candidates with a more critical stance toward Israel won over those seen as moderate, signaling changing attitudes within the party's base.Key Facts
- The issue of Israel's military actions in Gaza is becoming important in Democratic politics.
- In New York’s 10th congressional district primary, Brad Lander, who called the Gaza campaign a genocide and opposed US military funding for Israel, won against Dan Goldman, who criticized Israel but did not use the term genocide.
- Lander refused campaign donations from AIPAC, an influential pro-Israel lobbying group, while Goldman had accepted such contributions.
- Lander’s victory is part of a broader trend where candidates critical of Israel are succeeding in primaries in New York City.
- These primary winners are likely to become members of Congress, which may lead to tougher debates about US support for Israel.
- Groups like J-Street, which supports Israel but criticizes its government’s policies, had mixed endorsements in the race.
- Younger and progressive Democratic voters want more nuanced discussions about Israel and Gaza.
- The trend could affect upcoming Senate primaries, such as in Michigan.
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