# No, the Democratic Party is not shifting on Israel

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-25 15:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/25/no-the-democratic-party-is-not-shifting-on-israel?traffic_source=rss

> Despite primary victories by outspoken critics of Israel and growing Democratic voter opposition to aid for Israel, the party establishment remains firmly pro-Israel, the article argues. Its more critical rhetoric toward Israel is portrayed as election strategy aimed at pro-Palestinian voters rather than a genuine human-rights awakening or break with AIPAC.