{"id":2065993,"date":"2023-10-13T07:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-as-war-continues\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T07:24:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T11:24:26","slug":"democratic-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-as-war-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-as-war-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel&#8217;s ongoing war exposes deep divisions within the Democratic Party."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-as-war-continues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065993&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democrats&#8217; Divisions Over Israel Emerge Amidst Ongoing Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>As the conflict in \u2064Israel rages on, Democrats \u200dare facing internal divisions over their stance on the Middle East, which have come to the forefront following Hamas&#8217;s surprise attack over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200bPresident Joe \u2064Biden has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-to-begin-training-ukrainian-f-16-pilots-in-arizona\/\" title=\"US to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Arizona.\">expressed unwavering support<\/a> for Israel, some Democrats are concerned that this support\u200b may be temporary as the war continues\u2063 and the party&#8217;s left flank becomes more vocal. In recent years, the party has grappled with \u200ca \u200bmore sympathetic left wing that calls for limiting financial support to Israel and shows \u200bsolidarity with Palestinians.<\/p>\n<h3>Clashing\u2064 Views at Pro-Israel Rally<\/h3>\n<p>At a pro-Israel\u2063 rally in Boston, Senator Ed\u200d Markey was met with\u200d boos from the crowd after calling for a de-escalation of violence. In contrast, Representative Jake Auchincloss,\u200b who is Jewish, expressed support for Israel&#8217;s\u200c actions, receiving cheers\u200b from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Israel declared war against \u2062Hamas for the first time since 1973 following the attacks on Israeli civilians. The conflict\u2062 has resulted in the deaths of at least 2,500 people in Israel and Gaza, including 27 Americans. The State Department has confirmed these casualties.<\/p>\n<h3>Progressive\u2063 Lawmakers Criticize Israeli Actions<\/h3>\n<p>As the violence escalates, progressive lawmakers are voicing\u200c their concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s decision to cut off resources to\u2062 Gaza. Senator\u2063 Bernie Sanders accused Israel of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-as-war-continues\/\" title=\"Israel's ongoing war exposes deep divisions within the Democratic Party.\">violating \u2063international\u200c law<\/a> by denying\u200c essential supplies to Gaza, emphasizing the \u2063need for restraint from Israeli forces and UN humanitarian access.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dtensions within the Democratic \u200bParty are \u2062particularly evident among the House members. Representatives \u200cCori Bush, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have all criticized Israel&#8217;s treatment of Palestinians and called for various actions, including an \u200bend to U.S. aid and de-escalation.<\/p>\n<h3>Party Unity and Shifting Public Opinion<\/h3>\n<p>Despite these divisions, all 24 Jewish House \u2063Democrats, including some progressives, have signed \u200da statement expressing their support \u200bfor \u200bIsrael in response to terrorist attacks from Gaza. However, some Democrats dismiss the views of more liberal lawmakers, considering them a small and powerless faction \u200bwithin the party.<\/p>\n<p>Public opinion within the Democratic electorate appears to be shifting, with a Gallup poll indicating that Democrats now show more sympathy towards Palestinians than Israelis. Pro-Palestinian support remains strong on college campuses, which have traditionally been a significant source\u200c of Democratic votes.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns for the Party&#8217;s Future<\/h3>\n<p>The divisions within the Democratic Party may become more apparent when the \u200dHouse\u2063 debates a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas and affirming Israel&#8217;s \u200cright to self-defense.\u2062 Earlier this year, nine Democrats voted against a resolution stating \u200dthat Israel is not a\u2064 racist or apartheid state.<\/p>\n<p>These divisions pose a significant challenge for the\u2064 party, and there are concerns about whether Democrats will fully support Israel financially \u2064and militarily as the conflict continues and casualties mount.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some criticisms of Israel&#8217;s actions made by progressive lawmakers within the Democratic Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Srael&#8217;s Actions<\/h3>\n<p>Progressive \u2062lawmakers within\u2063 the \u2064Democratic Party, such as Representatives \u200dAlexandria \u200dOcasio-\u200dCortez\u200b and Ilhan \u200cOmar, have been vocal in their \u200ccriticism of Israel&#8217;s actions, accusing the country of\u2062 human \u2064rights abuses \u200cand disproportionate use of\u200c force. They advocate for a more balanced\u200c approach that takes into account the \u2062plight of Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>These criticisms have \u2063prompted a clash\u2062 between the party&#8217;s moderates and \u200cprogressives, with some\u2062 accusing the latter of being anti-Semitic \u200dand others arguing that it is possible to\u200c support Israel \u200dwhile also criticizing its policies. The issue has become particularly contentious as the\u2062 conflict\u200c intensifies, \u200cleading to\u2064 a higher number of civilian casualties on both sides.<\/p>\n<h3>The Influence of the Pro-Israel Lobby<\/h3>\n<p>Another factor \u2064contributing to the\u200d Democrats&#8217; divisions over Israel is the influence of the pro-Israel lobby, \u2064particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). AIPAC is known for its \u200dstrong support\u200d of Israel and\u200b its\u200c lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>While many Democrats have historically relied on AIPAC&#8217;s \u200cfinancial support and endorsement, some progressive \u200dlawmakers are breaking \u2064away from this tradition. They argue \u200bthat AIPAC&#8217;s influence can stifle debate within the party and\u2062 prevent\u2064 criticism of Israel&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role of Democratic Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>The divisions \u200bwithin the Democratic Party over Israel also highlight the challenge faced by Democratic \u200bleadership in \u200cmaintaining party unity. President \u2064Biden&#8217;s\u200b unequivocal support for Israel places him in \u200dline with\u200b the party&#8217;s traditional stance, but he faces pressure from progressives \u200cto adopt a \u200cmore \u2062critical \u2063stance.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, House Speaker\u200b Nancy\u2063 Pelosi\u2062 has emphasized the importance of a two-state solution and has called on both Israel and Palestine \u200bto cease hostilities. \u200bHowever, she\u2062 has \u200cstopped short of explicitly criticizing\u200c Israel&#8217;s\u200d actions, illustrating the \u2063delicate\u2064 balancing act Democratic leadership\u2062 must navigate.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for US-Israel Relations<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200bdivisions within \u200bthe \u2063Democratic Party over Israel could have significant implications\u200d for\u2062 US-Israel relations. Israel has long relied on bipartisan support in the United States, with both Democrats and Republicans historically offering unwavering support for the \u200dcountry.<\/p>\n<p>If the Democratic Party continues to experience internal divisions on\u2064 this\u200d issue, it could impact \u200bthe party&#8217;s ability \u200cto present a\u2063 united\u200b front on matters \u200brelated to Israel. This\u200d could create challenges for the Biden \u2064administration, \u200das well as \u2064for future \u2064Democratic \u2062presidential candidates, in maintaining a strong relationship with Israel\u200b and\u200b effectively navigating the\u200c ongoing conflict \u2062in\u200c the Middle East.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As the conflict in Israel shows no signs \u2063of abating,\u200c Democrats will need \u200bto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and navigate the internal divisions within the\u200d party. Finding a balance that takes \u2064into \u2064account the various perspectives within the party while also maintaining support for Israel will be crucial for Democratic \u2062unity \u200band effective decision-making on\u200d this contentious issue.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the Democrats&#8217; divisions over Israel reflect \u200bbroader debates within the party on a range of issues, including foreign policy, human rights, and the role of lobbying groups. How the party \u200bresolves these divisions will shape its approach \u200cto Israel and \u2063the \u2062Middle \u2062East for years to \u200ccome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Israel conflict persists, Democrats&#8217; internal divisions on the Middle East are emerging after Hamas&#8217;s unexpected weekend attack. While President Biden vows support for a key ally, some Democrats worry that unwavering backing for Israel might not be sustainable in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2065994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2065993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065993"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065993\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}