Jerusalem Post

Israeli media and pro-Israel groups are alarmed by left-wing Democratic candidates' primary victories in the US, which include Melat Kiros defeating Diana DeGette and Democratic Socialists gaining traction. These candidates criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, signaling a potential shift in US political support for Israel.

Israeli press reports alarm over primary election wins by US left-wing candidates critical of Israel, with Democratic Socialists defeating pro-Israel incumbents. The Jerusalem Post warns the Democratic Party is shifting away from Israel amid growing support for Palestinian rights and criticism of Israeli policies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza remains on his agenda and refused to directly address the establishment of Jewish settlements in the enclave. Critics have described 'voluntary emigration' as a euphemism for ethnic cleansing, given Gaza's current uninhabitable state due to Israel's actions. Netanyahu also previously asserted there is 'no room for two states' between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

President Donald Trump indicated he is likely to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections but has publicly criticized Netanyahu over tensions in Iran and Lebanon. Trump described Netanyahu as 'f---ing crazy' during a call over Israel’s actions in Lebanon and later called him 'no f---ing judgment' after an Israeli strike in Beirut, while still expressing a willingness to support him.

Israelis accuse White House officials of leaking an Israeli plan involving Iran to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Some Israeli sources pointed to US Vice President JD Vance, suggesting the leak enabled Erdogan to inform President Donald Trump and halt the operation. Vance's team denied the allegations.