Allies to Adversaries: Waning Global Support for Israel
The algemeiner by Gregory Lyakhov 11 December 2024

Extracts:
  • USA
In the United States, a historical stronghold of support for Israel, cracks are appearing, particularly within the Democratic Party

Numerous Democratic lawmakers have pushed for ceasefires without acknowledging Hamas’ use of civilians as human shields — or repeating President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ promise that Hamas will not be allowed to retain power in Gaza

Not only that but some Democrats are blaming support for Israel for their resounding defeat in a presidential election that had nothing to do with foreign policy

The Biden administration faces mounting pressure from progressive lawmakers to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza even as Hamas diverts billions into its war effort instead of civilian needs

Figures like Democrat Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (Michigan) have refused to condemn Hamas’ atrocities, focusing their criticism entirely on Israel

  • US College campus violence
College campuses, including prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Columbia University, have become antisemitic breeding grounds, with some faculty and student groups openly supporting terrorist attacks, censoring and assaulting Jewish students

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) antisemitic incidents in the US increased by 360% in the past year, a rise closely tied to anti-Israel propaganda