US-Israel relations face new turbulence after Democrats' midterm win

Democrats' midterm victory signals increased congressional scrutiny of US-Israel relations, with incoming lawmakers vowing to condition or end military aid to Israel. President Trump has already announced ending a key aid program by year's end. Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim senator elected, said taxpayers should not fund "apartheid, genocide, or war." A July House vote saw 100 Democrats back cutting over $3 billion in aid. Analysts predict more critical debates and possible arms embargo legislation. Bipartisan support for Israel has declined, with Gallup showing Republican sympathy dropping from 86% to 70% since 2018. Israeli PM Netanyahu faces political weakness, while Trump's envoy Jared Kushner may face congressional investigations into his business interests.