The anti-Israel sentiment that has been gathering momentum in the U.S.since Oct.
7, 2023, is nationally self-sabotaging.Americans should understand the ties between the U.S.
and Israel are mutually beneficial and a significant portion of America’s security can be linked directly to this vital relationship.After Oct.7, 2023, when the terrorist organization Hamas invaded Israel from Gaza and slaughtered over 1200 victims and kidnapped another 251, the streets and campuses of America exploded with protests against the victim – Israel – while endorsing the murderous terrorist organization – Hamas.
This century has never seen such a widespread response that was sympathetic to terrorists and not to victims.Fast-forward to over six months ago when the U.S.and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iranian military targets with the goal of stopping the Iranian regime from having a nuclear weapon.
With on-again, off-again ceasefires and deals that have not yet resulted in a lasting peace or a change in status regarding Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, some Americans are now accusing Israel of pressuring the U.S.to serve Israel’s interests, blaming the Jewish state for dragging the U.S.
into an extended overseas war, using American resources to defend Israel and putting U.S.troops in harm’s way, to name only a few.‘NO JEWS, NO NEWS’ STRIKES AGAIN AS SELECTIVE COVERAGE OF THE 'UNSETTLERS' FUELS ANTI-ISRAEL ANGERPresident Donald Trump (R) speaks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a model of Air Force One on the table, during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Vilifying Israel is becoming normalized in 2026 by both American politicians and voters.Some Democratic political candidates and representatives are associating themselves with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Being anti-Israel is a DSA core value; in fact, Gaza has become a central issue fo...