Opinion Letters Raise Alarm Over Democratic Party's Israel Stance and Antisemitism
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27
Opinion Letters Raise Alarm Over Democratic Party's Israel Stance and Antisemitism
5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27
Ellen B. Miller of Baltimore and Martin Waldinger of Scottsdale published letters citing concern after 40 of 47 Democratic senators voted to block arms sales to Israel.
The writers question whether Democratic leaders are ignorant of history or morally compromised, referencing rising antisemitism and recent campus rallies supporting Israel's adversaries.
Their letters warn that core democratic values and the U.S.-Israel relationship are at risk, urging vigilance against complacency within the American Jewish community and the broader public.
Can America debate foreign policy without fueling domestic antisemitism?
What is driving the historic shift in American public sympathy towards Palestinians?
As political support wavers, is military tech the new U.S.-Israel alliance bedrock?
With sympathies shifting, what is the future of U.S. Mideast policy?
Are emergency powers eroding congressional oversight on foreign arms sales?
Do the historical parallels to 1930s Germany offer a warning for today?