In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, the war in Gaza significantly impacted the U.S. political landscape, especially destabilizing the Democratic Party coalition. The rift between pro-Israel Democratic elites and pro-Palestinian activists has hindered unity, complicating Kamala Harris's campaign. Meanwhile, within the GOP, traditional pro-Israel sentiments remain strong among elites, but a growing faction on the 'alienated right' is promoting antisemitic narratives. This divide may not provoke open conflict yet, as some in the GOP navigate these factional developments cautiously, reflecting broader global trends in far-right politics.
For the first year after the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, the most profound effect in America of Israel's war in Gaza was to destabilize the Democratic Party's coalition.
Writing for Vox, the liberal writer Zack Beauchamp suggests that it need not be, as long as the right sustains what he calls pro-Israel antisemitism.
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