In recent years, many prominent Democrats have become increasingly critical of the Israeli government’s policies and actions. This shift reflects growing concern among a segment of the Democratic Party over questions of perceived human rights abuses, illegal settlement construction, and the treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territories. The uproar over the Trump Administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the decision to relocate the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem contributed to a significant rift between the leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties regarding their attitudes and policies toward Israel.
