U.S. support for Israel
Coverage of U.S. support for Israel in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel
Michigan voters will decide a Democratic Senate primary featuring Abdul El-Sayed, who opposes unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and accuses it of genocide, and Haley Stevens, a moderate with pro-Israel group backing and a history of supporting Israel. The race highlights internal Democratic Party debates over U.S. policy toward Israel and could influence congressional control.
- How the Michigan Primary Is Dividing Jewish Voters
U.S. support for Israel is dividing Jewish voters in Michigan ahead of the August 4 primary, reshaping the Democratic Party. Campaigners in Detroit reflect on how the Gaza war has influenced Jewish political alignments and tested community cohesion.
- US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of US support for Israel, which had previously enjoyed decades of bipartisan backing. The shift reflects growing criticism from Democrats.
- House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Israel’s Destruction of Lebanon
House Democrats unanimously opposed continuing the Iran war without congressional approval but failed to pass a similar measure blocking U.S. support for Israel’s war in Lebanon. The Lebanon-related resolution, sponsored by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, received 91 Democratic votes for and 117 against, with leaders citing drafting concerns but pledging future support for a revised version.