Israel’s U.S. Alliance Faces Its Biggest Test in Decades After Midterm Elections

The Wall Street Journal · Feliz Solomon, David S. Cloud · 2026-11-06 03:00 UTC

Democratic wins and shifting signals from the White House point to change in Israel’s most crucial relationship

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TEL AVIV—Israel’s most critical alliance is confronting its toughest test in decades after midterm elections brought to power more Democrats who question U.S. support for the country and led Republicans from President Trump on down to call for a recalibration of the relationship.

Israel has long prepared for a changed alliance with the U.S., one that relies less on its most important ally. Now, Israelis are seeing their relationship with America change faster than they expected.

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