The Democrats' victory in the U.S. midterm elections, especially in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, has raised significant concerns among Israeli media. These outlets described the outcome as a "major blow" to Donald Trump and Israel, and engaged in various analyses regarding its implications.
Election of Abdulrahman Abdul Said and His Criticisms of Israel
The election of Abdulrahman Abdul Said as the first Muslim senator in the U.S. has drawn special attention. Israeli media highlighted his critical stance towards Israel and his opposition to U.S. military aid to the country. The newspaper "Haaretz" provided continuous updates, showing that Democrats have also succeeded in gaining seats in Republican states, which itself is a sign of political changes in America.
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Political and Financial Consequences for Israel
Israeli analysts held Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, responsible for Trump's statements regarding the potential cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel starting in 2027. Trump referenced the annual four billion dollar agreement with Netanyahu and stated that this aid might be halted. Ben Caspit, an analyst for the "Maariv" newspaper, described this development as a long-term tragedy for Israel, stating that bipartisan and "unconditional" U.S. support for Israel has weakened during Netanyahu's tenure.
Sour Pollock, a Ynet analyst, also announced that Netanyahu's government has become a "burden" and that if military support is cut, it could lead to a 15 billion shekel deficit in Israel's 2027 budget. This issue could force the government to raise taxes and cut civilian expenditures.
Analysts also pointed out that Trump's announcement stems from increasing opposition to Netanyahu's government across the political spectrum in America. These changes in U.S. policies towards Israel could have serious consequences for the relations between the two countries and raise many questions about the future of these relations.
Overall, the Democrats' victory and the election of Abdulrahman Abdul Said as the first Muslim senator are seen as signs of profound changes in U.S. policies regarding Israel and the relations between the two countries. In this context, the future of military and financial cooperation between Israel and the U.S. remains shrouded in uncertainty.
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