Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans

Israelis across political and religious lines express concern over weakening ties with younger Jewish Americans, who increasingly view support for Israel as less central to their Jewish identity, according to a recent AP poll. Efforts like Taglit-Birthright Israel aim to strengthen this connection, while tensions over the Iran war and rising antisemitism complicate relations. Israelis worry that political divisions and global events, such as the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, are deepening this disconnect.