Israel Must Bolster Defense Industry Amid Shifting US Support
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Columnist Yigal Dilmoni urges Israel to boost its defense industry and public relations efforts in the US due to shifting political support. He cites recent US election results showing the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, exemplified by "red-green alliance" candidates winning office. Dilmoni warns that bipartisan backing is no longer guaranteed and advises Israel to prepare for potential sanctions or arms supply restrictions by increasing domestic production and engaging diverse American groups.
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- Columnist Yigal Dilmoni warns Israel to prepare for weakening US support after recent elections.
- He identifies a growing "red-green alliance" of radical leftists and political Islam opposing aid.
- Electoral successes of anti-Israel candidates in New York, Michigan, and Arkansas are cited.
- Dilmoni links shifts to youth influence, online campaigns, and Qatari funding of US universities.
- He advises Israel to expand domestic arms production and engage broader American society.
- The columnist calls for strengthening ties with various American religious and political groups.
A columnist for C14, Yigal Dilmoni, is urging Israel to strengthen its domestic arms production and actively engage with American public opinion following recent US elections. Dilmoni argues that the success of candidates opposing military aid to Israel signals a growing "red-green alliance" of radical leftists and those linked to political Islam, suggesting that anti-Israel sentiment is becoming a viable political strategy.
Dilmoni points to several electoral victories as indicators of this trend. He cites the election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York, the victory of socialist Dariliza Avila Chevalier in a congressional race where she advocated for an arms embargo against Israel and the Palestinian right of return, and the Senate race win by Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, a critic of US aid to Israel. Dilmoni also references statements by Vice President J.D. Vance, who reportedly linked Republican losses to the war against Iran and voter sentiment for re-evaluating US-Israel relations.
These developments, according to Dilmoni, indicate that the traditional bipartisan support for Israel in the US can no longer be taken for granted. He notes that the alliance with Israel is increasingly being framed within discussions about gas prices, cost of living, and taxpayer expenses. As an example of shifting political tides, Dilmoni highlights the narrow loss of pro-Israel Republican Mindy McAlindon to Democrat Jacob Allen in an Arkansas legislative race, attributing this in part to the growing influence of social media and online campaigns.
Dilmoni connects these broader changes to long-term efforts to influence youth opinion in universities and online, as well as Qatari funding of American higher education institutions, citing over $1.1 billion in reported Qatari donations and contracts to US universities in 2025. Despite acknowledging that millions of Americans and the US remain vital allies, Dilmoni calls for Israel to prepare for potential administrations that might impose sanctions or restrict arms supplies by expanding its own ammunition production and reducing foreign dependency.
He also advocates for strengthening ties with Christian and Jewish communities, Republicans and Democrats, and engaging with youth, universities, and lawmakers. Dilmoni suggests initiatives like those by AFJS, which emphasize shared biblical values, and educational trips for Americans to historical sites in Judea and Samaria, as effective ways to foster support.
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