# ‘Israel cannot afford to ignore’: Israeli press reels from Democratic sweep

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israel-cannot-afford-to-ignore-israeli-press-reels-from-democratic-sweep/
- Published: 2026-11-04T10:18:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T02:10:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-cannot-afford-ignore-israeli-press-reels-democratic-sweep
- Topics: Business, Government, Markets, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Israeli papers warn of shifting US politics.
- El-Sayed won despite substantial pro-Rogers spending.
- The Iran war may carry political costs for Republicans.

## Summary

Israeli newspapers warned that a Democratic sweep of Congress could have consequences for Israel, amid changing views of the country within the Democratic Party. They argued that Israel should pay attention to the growing influence of politicians critical of its policies and to strains in the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem.

Haaretz highlighted Abdul El-Sayed’s victory over Mike Rogers, a pro-Israel candidate, despite more than $30 million in spending against El-Sayed in the Democratic primary and a reported $9 million supporting Rogers in the general election. The Jerusalem Post said the result also reflected political costs for Republicans linked to the war with Iran, which Israel pushed the US into on 28 February, and could affect US policy and strategic ties.

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