How Netanyahu Hurt America’s Jews
The Israeli prime minister’s focus is, as always, on himself and his near-term political needs. The plight of American Jews is simply not his concern.
The relationship between the United States and Israel is in crisis. Six in 10 Americans have a negative view of Israel, and a majority of those under 50 in both major parties view Israel as well as its prime ministe...
The article presents a compelling narrative about the unintended consequences of Netanyahu’s political strategy on American Jews. At its core, it argues that Netanyahu’s short-term focus on securing U.S. military and political support—particularly from Republicans and evangelicals—has deepened the rift between Israel and the Democratic Party, leaving American Jews caught in the crossfire. The strongest version of this argument is that Netanyahu’s actions have contributed to a rise in anti-Semiti...