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

The Israel-Gaza war continues to divide Democrats as the midterm campaigns heat up. According to The Guardian, the conflict deepened party divisions and contributed to a major Democratic loss in 2024. Two years later, progressives are capitalizing on Israel's falling popularity and anti-war sentiment among voters. A recent Senate debate in Michigan—one of the country's most competitive races—clearly illustrated the tensions between the party's progressive and moderate wings.

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