US Midterms: Israel Worries as Republican Support Falters
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Strong US backing for Israel may have hurt Republican candidates in the midterm elections. This has raised concerns in Israel about the future of ties between the two countries. For years, Israel relied on firm support from Republican lawmakers. Now, some in Israel fear that this support became a political weakness for those candidates. The results have sparked worry over whether that backing will continue.