The future of American Jewry is on Israel’s ballot
When Israelis head to the polls on October 27 to elect a new government, many of them will feel a weight they have never felt before when casting a vote, given the turbulence and controversy that has marked the four years since the last Knesset vote. But these elections will not only be impactful for Israelis, or for Palestinians and others in the region who are directly affected by Israeli policies; they will be the most consequential elections in Israel’s history for American Jews. Indeed, the choice that Israelis make will have an outsized impact on Jews beyond Israel’s borders.The American Jewish community is arguably feeling more angst than at any other time in
The upcoming Israeli elections on October 27 will significantly impact American Jewry, who are experiencing heightened antisemitism and declining support for Israel. The article argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has damaged Israel's credibility across the American political spectrum, leading to a decrease in American public and Jewish support for Israel. This shift is attributed to Israeli responses to the October 7 attacks, West Bank settlement policies, and perceived friction with US interests. The authors, David A. Halperin and Michael J. Koplow of the Israel Policy Forum, contend that if the next Israeli government continues similar policies, it will further erode American Jewish well-being and the US-Israel relationship. They urge Israeli voters to consider the global repercussions of their choices.
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