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Pro-Israel Congressman Wesley Bell Defeats Anti-Israel Challenger Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic Primary
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
Pro-Israel Congressman Wesley Bell defeated anti-Israel challenger Cori Bush in Missouri's Democratic primary, winning nearly 60% of the vote. The campaign centered on sharp disputes over Israel, with Bell backed by AIPAC and Bush accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. Bell's victory breaks a recent trend of anti-Israel wins in Democratic primaries nationwide.
- 01Wesley Bell won Missouri Democratic primary with nearly 60% against Cori Bush's 37%.
- 02Bell is a pro-Israel congressman supported by AIPAC, which spent over $2 million on his campaign.
- 03Cori Bush ran on a platform accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and supporting Palestinian justice.
- 04Bell opposed cutting military aid to Israel and backed legislation strengthening U.S.-Israel ties.
- 05This primary rematch follows Bell's previous victory over Bush two years ago.
- 06Anti-Israel candidates continue to gain ground in Democratic primaries across several states.
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