Israel-Gaza War Divides Democrats, Impacts US Midterm Elections

Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split

Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divisions in the Democratic party and contributed to a resounding loss in a critical presidential election year in 2024. Two years later, the issue continues to dominate races across the country, as progressives try to seize on Israel’s falling popularity and a broad anti-war sentiment ahead of November’s midterms. A recent debate among two Democrat...

By Rachel Leingang