Pro-Israel Democrats push back against Netanyahu amid growing concern over party's shift left
Several pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers are distancing themselves from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to counter growing opposition to Israel within their party amid the Gaza crisis. This move aims to prevent a shift away from traditionally strong support for Israel among Democrats.
Several pro-Israel Democrats are seeking to distance themselves from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concerns about the party's shift towards anti-Israel stances, fearing that Zionism could die among their ranks during the ongoing Gaza crisis. Some top Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have explicitly distanced themselves from Netanyahu in an effort to counter what they see as a pro-Palestinian agenda within the party. This move is part of a broader attempt by pro-Israel Democrats to reassert their influence and prevent anti-Israel attitudes from becoming mainstream within the party. The efforts come as the Gaza crisis intensifies and many Democrats are reevaluating their stance on Israel and its treatment of Palestinians.
