# Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?

https://mins.news/en/item/130837

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-05 14:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/5/could-the-us-midterms-further-isolate-israel-in-washington?traffic_source=rss

> The midterms suggested that challenging US support for Israel can win votes, though changing foreign policy may be harder. Republicans blamed the Trump administration’s unpopular foreign policies for their losses. Democratic senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who called for ending US military aid to Israel, won his race. Analysts said Democrats could be emboldened to take a tougher line, while a broader Republican realignment remains unlikely.

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