Historic Washington consensus on support for Israel shows signs of collapse: Report

A report by the American newspaper The Washington Post has revealed an unprecedented crack in the “historic consensus” surrounding support for Israel within political circles in Washington, saying the alliance that for decades stood above partisan disputes has now become a source of deep division within both the Democratic and Republican parties. The newspaper said the Democratic Party is witnessing the biggest shift, as criticism of Israel is no longer confined to closed-door discussions but has become a central part of political discourse during primary elections. The report noted that terms such as “genocide” are now being openly used to describe the war in Gaza, while the traditional influence of lobbying groups such as AIPAC has begun to weaken, with […]