US Democrats divided over support for Israel ahead of midterm elections

House Democrats voted this week on cutting military aid to Israel—and nearly split their own caucus, France 24 reports. Republicans voted overwhelmingly against the measure, but the Democratic vote revealed a sharp divide, reflecting eroding support for Israel among progressive voters after years of the Gaza war. The outcome underscores how midterm elections in November could be shaped by foreign policy fractures within the party.

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