Fetterman warns there is no longer ‘common ground’ with far-left Democrats over Israel

Senator John Fetterman said he sees no common ground with the far-left wing of the Democratic Party over Israel, and criticised a possible challenge to Chuck Schumer’s Senate leadership. His comments highlight divisions among Democrats over Israel and the party’s direction after its midterm gains.

Fetterman warned that electing Senator Chris Van Hollen as leader would be troubling, citing what he described as Van Hollen’s hostility towards Israel. He also called his 2028 primary challenger, Ahmed Moor, “pro-Hamas”; Moor’s campaign rejected the characterisation and said he condemns violence against civilians. Fetterman said he would support bipartisan work with the White House on issues including the national debt, artificial intelligence, Iran and Social Security.