The Democrats’ Gaza reckoning
Summary
Democrats are facing challenges over their support for Israel amid shifting opinions among voters, many of whom now sympathize more with Palestinians. Some Democratic candidates who criticize strong US-Israel ties have won primaries, reflecting a call for the party to change its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Key Facts
- Georgia state representative Ruwa Romman says Palestinians were excluded from speaking at a recent Democrats’ convention stage.
- Democratic primaries in 2024 saw candidates who emphasized support for Palestinians winning against party establishment favorites.
- A May poll found 60% of potential Democratic voters sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis.
- Almost half of the poll respondents feel the Democratic Party has been too supportive of Israel.
- Historically, Democratic administrations supported Israeli military actions heavily without criticizing violations of international law.
- Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, has spoken with critics of the Biden-Harris administration’s policy on Gaza.
- There is skepticism within the party about the ability of current leaders to change the US stance on Israel-Palestine.
- The Biden administration blames previous leaders and others for the Gaza crisis while avoiding responsibility for current US policy impacts.
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