Israel must confront the collapse of its support in Washington

A recent vote in the US House of Representatives and an interview with Vice President JD Vance highlight a concerning decline in bipartisan support for Israel in Washington. 103 House Democrats voted for an amendment to cut aid to Israel, though it was defeated. Separately, Vice President Vance, a potential 2028 Republican presidential candidate, suggested that "shadowy Israeli 'influence campaigns'" affect US political decisions, stating, "I'm going to do what I have to do for the American people. I represent Americans first." He also reiterated a discredited conspiracy theory linking Jeffrey Epstein to Israeli intelligence. These events signal a significant shift in the US-Israel relationship, urging Israel to critically assess its own actions and address the eroding support.