Yeah, he wishes.
Tell me, what do democrats say about Israel?
Posted on 07/30/2025 7:55:01 AM PDT by RandFan
Unconditional American support for Israel — once the bedrock of conservative foreign policy — is crumbling in real time.
From Congress to right-wing media and Trump-aligned grassroots organizations, a new tone is taking shape towards Israel: one of skepticism, impatience and in some cases outright hostility. The Republican Party’s old covenant with Israel is no longer sacred — and the cracks are widening fast.
In the mid-20th century, Republicans were generally skeptical of Israel, instead favoring Arab ties. Support grew later, driven by Cold War strategy, evangelical Zionism, neoconservatism and post-9/11 alliances — ultimately transforming the GOP into Israel’s most loyal political partner.
But that alliance is now eroding at a stunning pace. If Israel hopes to preserve its standing, it must act swiftly to reassert its dependability as a strategic ally — or risk forfeiting support not only from the American left, but from its most reliable partners on the right.
Nowhere is the fracture more evident than in President Trump’s second term. In April, his administration slapped Israel with a 17 percent reciprocal tariff. Israeli officials were “in complete shock” after having abolished tariffs on U.S. imports in hopes of an exemption. This signaled that Trump would not give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu everything he wanted — friendship doesn’t mean favoritism.
That message grew louder during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Trump brokered a fragile ceasefire that Israel broke within hours. On June 24, Trump erupted in fury. “They don’t know what the f— they’re doing,” he snapped. “I’m not happy with Israel … you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them.”
And it wasn’t an isolated outburst...
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
There is no city more Leftist than Tel Aviv.
Yeah, he wishes.
Tell me, what do democrats say about Israel?
“Abdullah Hayek is an independent Middle East analyst and consultant based in Washington, D.C.
He recently specialized in the political, economic, and military affairs of the Levant, Iraq, and Arabian Gulf regions at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.”
“He holds a master’s degree in international relations from San Francisco State University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fullerton. Follow him on X: @ahayek99”
Me: SFSU international relations degree. What could go awry?
Berkeley and Sanra Cruz scream to join the chat
Israel is the golden calf of the American “right”. Scare quotes because they’re co-opted liberals and don’t even know it.
not my support
not my support
Foreign aid is one thing - but the article is talking about support for Israel’s continued expedition in Gaza and I’ve got no problem with that.
Bullshyte.
We read the Bible, and understand the significance of Gen 12:1-3.
Sounds like wishful thinking from Abdullah.
5.56mm
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is strongly pro-Israel. It was founded with support from AIPAC and AIPAC donors. Abdullah is on to something. Younger people in general aren’t knee-jerk supporters of Israeli policy the way that older people are.
More divide and conquer crap from The Hill.
His academic background: As far left and globalist as you can get.
IOW, he hates Israel.
Which is fine — as long as he’s honest about his hatred.
I’m sure he didn’t get a “balanced” view of world affairs from his professors at San Francisco State. Another Cali leftoid.
“by Abdullah Hayek..”
Friedrich’s Muslim grandson?
The Hill...Wrong again, bucko.
Agree. This is magical thinking by leftists.
Part of their propaganda campaign
Both depend on the University of California system to fund and fuel their Leftism.
Not me.
By “Abdullah Hayek”
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