US Expert Warns Israel of "Steroid-Fueled Legislation" Amid Midterm Election Fallout
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
An expert on US political history, Dr. Kobi Barda, warns Israel of unprecedented sanctions and "steroid-fueled legislation" following the US midterm elections. He cited Democratic control of Congress and a Senate resolution demanding an arms embargo on Israel until an investigation into Palestinian-American deaths is resolved. Barda also linked high US voter turnout to rising fuel prices due to the war in Iran and suggested Donald Trump's presidential term limits potential US actions.
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- US expert warns Israel of unprecedented sanctions and "steroid-fueled legislation" after midterm elections.
- Democratic control of Congress led to a Senate resolution demanding an arms embargo on Israel.
- The Senate resolution requires investigation into the deaths of nine Palestinian-American citizens.
- High US voter turnout was driven by rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran.
- Donald Trump's presidential term may limit future US actions impacting Israel.
Dr. Kobi Barda, an expert on US political history, has warned Israel, particularly its settlements in Judea and Samaria, about potential unprecedented sanctions following the Republican defeat in the US midterm elections. Barda stated that if Israel does not rapidly change its approach, sanctions could be imposed on a scale never seen before. He cautioned that while a president can veto legislation, the effectiveness and duration of such vetoes are uncertain, especially concerning a president who will not be in office for long. Barda specifically addressed Lieberman, who resides in Nokdim, suggesting he could help save Judea and Samaria from severe sanctions.
Barda explained that the Democratic control of Congress and the Senate is driving this sentiment. He cited a recent Senate resolution where all Democratic senators voted to instruct the State Department to investigate the deaths of nine Palestinian-American citizens since 2022. The resolution demanded that arms shipments to Israel cease until sufficient explanations are provided, which Barda described as a significant event akin to an arms embargo.
He attributed the high voter turnout in the US midterms to rising prices, particularly fuel costs, exacerbated by the war in Iran. Barda noted that over 10 million more people voted compared to 2022, sending a clear message to the President about the economic impact of the conflict. He also commented on recent statements by the Vice President, suggesting that as long as Donald Trump is President until January 20, 2029, his influence will be limited, and he cannot significantly push beyond the sentiment he is trying to promote.
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