04.11.2026 14:31
In the US midterm elections, the Republicans' loss of their congressional majority was assessed with concern in the Israeli press. In an analysis published in the Jerusalem Post, it was stated that the balance could change on many issues, from Trump's Iran policy to military aid to Israel. In the article, which drew attention to the fact that Israel faces three major challenges, it was emphasized that strategic relations between Washington and Tel Aviv could be reshaped.
In an article published in the Israeli press, it was noted that the loss of the congressional majority by the Republican Party, which President Donald Trump belongs to, in the US midterm elections could have an impact in many areas, from the Washington administration's Iran policy to US-Israeli relations, and could reshape the Israel-US relationship.
In the analytical news article titled "Democratic tsunami in the US: The three major challenges Israel faces after the Republicans' defeat," published in the Jerusalem Post newspaper, the possible effects of the election results on Israel were discussed.
In the article, which drew attention to the fact that the US midterm election results could be influential in many areas, from the Washington administration's Iran policy to US-Israeli relations, and could reshape the Israel-US relationship, the statement was included: "This defeat came at a time when far-reaching changes are taking place within the Democratic Party regarding Israel, the war with Iran, and the strategic relationship between Tel Aviv and Washington."
The article stated that the election results brought three important developments that could affect, in particular, US President Trump's Iran policy, the balance of power in Congress, and the 2028 presidential elections.
In the article, which drew attention to the change in the Democratic Party's attitude toward Israel, it was emphasized that this change is important for the future of strategic relations between Washington and Tel Aviv.
THE IRAN WAR BROUGHT POLITICAL COST TO TRUMP
The analysis included the assessment that the war with Iran created a significant political cost for the Republican Party during the election process.
In the article, which reported that even commentators from the media outlet Fox News, close to the Republicans, said that the election results "could have been very different if there had not been a war," it was stated that Trump also acknowledged that the Iran issue was influential in the election defeat, saying "Iran had a share in the loss."
In the analytical news report, which reported that 62 percent of participants in exit polls stated they opposed the war with Iran, the question was asked: "The political message given to Trump is clear: The American public is not very warm to another long-lasting war in the Middle East. So how will the President reflect this message in policy?"
The analysis stated that there are two possible scenarios before the Trump administration. According to the first scenario, Trump could intensify diplomatic efforts, make concessions in negotiations with Tehran, and present a possible agreement as a "diplomatic success" that takes the US out of conflict.
The second scenario, however, was assessed as possibly involving ending the war with a "short but effective" operation, and such a step could give Trump the opportunity to declare "victory," announce that the US "achieved its goals," and rapidly reduce his country's military presence in the region.
By contrast, in the analysis, which drew attention to the fact that in both scenarios Israel's interests may not coincide with the White House's priorities, it was stated that this situation could become one of the main sources of tension in relations between the two countries.
THE BALANCE OF POWER IN CONGRESS COULD AFFECT ISRAEL
The analysis emphasized that the Republicans' loss of the majority in Congress could have significant consequences for Israel.
In the article, which pointed out that views within the Democratic Party on the approach to Israel, the Iran war, and the US-Israel strategic relationship have changed, it was stated that the new political balance in Congress could be reflected in Washington's policy toward Israel.
The analysis also noted that calls within the Democratic Party to reduce US military aid to Israel, condition aid on certain political conditions, and reconsider the special relationship between the two countries are finding increasing support. It was pointed out that these views, previously advocated by a limited segment within the party, have now become more visible.
THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ARE IMPORTANT FOR ISRAEL
The analysis included the assessment that one of the most important long-term effects of the election results for Israel could be the 2028 US presidential elections.
In the article, which stated that the Democratic Party's attitude toward Israel has changed, it was noted that this change could shape debates on US Middle East policy ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
In the analysis, which noted that the political successes of figures such as Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed, who loudly object to Israel's genocide against Palestinians and Israel's influence in US politics, could serve as an example for other Democratic candidates, it was assessed that 2028 presidential candidates could adopt a more critical stance on Israel compared with past election periods.