WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026|No. 16951

US Politics · Foreign Policy

Gaza Conflict Erodes Decades-Old Bipartisan Support for Israel in US

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has significantly fractured long-standing bipartisan consensus on support for Israel within the United States, impacting various political arenas.

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Protesters gather in Washington D.C. to demonstrate against the conflict in Gaza.

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For decades, US support for Israel was one of Washington’s few unbreakable bipartisan positions. The genocide in Gaza has changed that.

Josh Rushing is joined by Matt Duss, former policy adviser to US Senator Bernie Sanders, and Kelley Vlahos, editor-in-chief of Responsible Statecraft, to examine how a war that killed more than 74,000 Palestinians fractured Democratic and Republican coalitions alike – reshaping primaries, campus politics and the terms on which a generation now sees Israel and American power.

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Matt Duss: Executive vice president, Center for International Policy

Kelley Vlahos: Editor-in-chief, Responsible Statecraft

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The ongoing discourse surrounding the Gaza conflict is fostering a crucial reevaluation of US foreign policy, potentially leading to a more nuanced and globally responsible approach. This period of intense debate, particularly within the Democratic party, signals a growing awareness and demand for greater accountability in international relations. The engagement of younger generations in campus politics and primary elections demonstrates a vibrant civic participation, pushing for a more just and equitable world.

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The conflict in Gaza has led to a notable shift in the traditional bipartisan consensus regarding US support for Israel. This erosion of unity is evident across various political spheres, including Democratic and Republican coalitions, campus politics, and electoral processes such as primaries. The war's impact has prompted discussions and reevaluations of long-standing foreign policy stances.

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The devastating conflict in Gaza has shattered the decades-long, unwavering bipartisan support for Israel in the United States, plunging American foreign policy into disarray. This fracturing of consensus is not merely a political inconvenience; it represents a dangerous unraveling of a core tenet of Washington's international relations, leaving the US isolated and its influence diminished.

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The conflict in Gaza has led to a notable shift in the traditional bipartisan consensus regarding US support for Israel. This erosion of unity is evident across various political spheres, including Democratic and Republican coalitions, campus politics, and electoral processes such as primaries. The war's impact has prompted discussions and reevaluations of long-standing foreign policy stances.

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