US Congressman Warns Israel of Declining American Support
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
U.S. Representative Brad Sherman warned Israel of declining American public support, citing polls showing a significant drop in favorability and a majority favoring reduced military aid. He cautioned that this could impact arms access and diplomatic backing, and criticized the current government's composition.
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- US Rep. Brad Sherman warned Israel of declining American public support.
- Polls show Israel's favorability balance dropped from +51 to -16.
- 55% of Americans favor reducing or stopping military aid to Israel.
- Sherman cited Itamar Ben-Gvir's presence as an "existential threat".
- The decline could affect arms access and diplomatic support.
U.S. Representative Brad Sherman has issued a stark warning to Israel regarding a significant decline in American public support for the country, citing recent polling data. Sherman shared a segment from CNN aired in July, urging Israeli public officials and voters to watch it and have it translated into Hebrew. He expressed concern that Israel may not fully grasp the implications of this shift in public opinion, following a conversation with Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yael Lempert.
The data presented on CNN reveals a dramatic change in sentiment. The average favorability balance for Israel, the difference between positive and negative views, stood at a positive 51 points in 2018. By July 2026, this figure had fallen to a negative 16 points. Furthermore, another poll featured in the report indicated that 55% of respondents believed the United States should reduce or cease military aid to Israel.
Sherman asserted that this shift could impact not only annual U.S. aid but also Israel's access to American weaponry and its diplomatic backing in Washington. He also criticized the current Israeli government, stating that the presence of Itamar Ben-Gvir poses an "existential threat" to the relationship with the United States.
Concluding his warning, Sherman emphasized that even if Israel believes international criticism is unjustified, it cannot be ignored. He cautioned that Israel cannot survive without international friends.
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