The amendment to eliminate U.S. security assistance to Israel failed decisively in the House of Representatives, 314–104. But the real story isn't that it failed.
It's who voted for it.
For decades, support for Israel was one of the few truly bipartisan issues in Washington. Yesterday's vote suggests that consensus may be changing.
In this episode of Middle East Brief with Avi Kaner, I examine:
Why this House vote could become a turning point in the U.S.-Israel relationship
How bipartisan support for Israel evolved over the past 75 years
Why 103 Democrats and one Republican voted to eliminate U.S. aid to Israel
The impact of generational change, social media, and shifting political coalitions
Qatar's investment in American universities and the global influence of Al Jazeera as part of the broader information battle
Why Israel is now fighting not only on the battlefield, but also in the arena of public opinion
What this vote could mean for the future of American foreign policy
The amendment failed by a wide margin. But history may remember this vote not because of the outcome...
...but because of what it revealed about where American politics may be heading.
Middle East Brief with Avi Kaner delivers historical context, geopolitical analysis, and thoughtful conversations on the issues shaping Israel, the Middle East, and the world.
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