The outcome of the US and Israeli elections are intertwined. Here’s how

Israel’s 27 October parliamentary election produced no clear winner and dealt a setback to Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies. Eight days later, Democrats’ strong performance in US midterm elections, alongside victories by left-wing candidates critical of Israeli policy, underscored how declining support for Israel in the United States could affect the relationship between the two countries.

The article says Israeli parties largely avoided discussing West Bank annexation and rejected alliances with Arab-Israeli parties, while concerns about racism and far-right ministers remained. US President Donald Trump said he wanted to end annual US security aid to Israel, currently $3.8 billion through 2028; some Democrats were already calling for it to be suspended. Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot promised “new leadership” but did not address settlements, Gaza’s reconstruction or the wars launched under Netanyahu.