The warning signs for Israel in Washington can no longer be ignored - editorial

The long-standing US-Israel bond faces a serious crisis, with anti-Israel sentiment growing in Washington, according to a Jerusalem Post editorial. This shift is exemplified by recent votes and interviews that highlight increasing friction between the two nations.

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I definitely think you have seen this very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign to try to derail the negotiation and try to derail the deal.

In the House of Representatives, an amendment to cut aid to Israel was defeated, but it garnered significant support, with 103 Democrats voting in favor. This vote, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie, underscores a growing divide within the Democratic party regarding aid to Israel.

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Many of the people who were receiving that money were actually attacking me in completely dishonest ways.

Further complicating the relationship, US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, suggested the existence of Israeli "influence campaigns" in the US. Vance claimed these campaigns aim to derail negotiations and that individuals paid by elements within the Israeli government are attacking him. He also reiterated conspiracy theories linking Jeffrey Epstein to Israeli intelligence, claims that have been refuted.

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Go to hell. I’m going to do what I have to do for the American people. I represent Americans first.

The editorial argues that the "rockslide" of anti-Israel sentiment, now turning into an "avalanche," is a cause for significant worry for Israel. The hyper-focus on Israel by both major US parties, to the exclusion of other critical issues, signals a dangerous turn for the US-Israel relationship.

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Epstein “clearly had connections to the highest levels of Israeli intelligence,”