Democrats’ sweep triggers countdown to end Iran war, and dooms US-Israel ties under Netanyahu
The Times of Israel · Jacob Magid ·
Trump, Vance now appear less motivated to fight anti-Israel activity, but White House can still veto bills; Congress's leverage comes from power of purse, which could end Iran war
Trump, Vance now appear less motivated to fight anti-Israel activity, but White House can still veto bills; Congress’s leverage comes from power of purse, which could end Iran war
Tuesday’s Congressional midterm election results point to a brewing disaster for Israel’s ties with the United States, particularly if Jerusalem continues on its current path under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom many Democrats openly revile.
The signs of such an impending crisis have long been present, but just days ago the alarm could have been downplayed in light of Netanyahu’s seemingly close relationship with US President Donald Trump, who remains in control of the White House and therefore decisively in the driver’s seat on US foreign policy, with the power to veto any anti-Israel legislation advanced by Congress.
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