As the US presidential election campaign intensifies with just one month to go, Euronews takes a closer look at how the Middle East conflict is influencing American voters. The recent vice-presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ running mates highlighted the ongoing fight between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas as a key issue for voters. Iran’s direct involvement with Israel could impact the election outcome, with both Netanyahu and the Democrat-led White House carefully navigating the situation. Public support for Israel remains strong among Americans, with most favoring US support until Hamas releases hostages or is dismantled. Special interests, donor influence, and swing states with significant Jewish voter populations add further complexity to each campaign’s stance on the conflict.
Vice President Harris faces the challenge of balancing traditional Democratic support for Israel with a younger, more progressive party base sympathetic to Palestinians. While Harris has voiced support for Israel, she faces pressure from the party’s progressive wing and is lagging in support among Arab American voters. On the Republican side, strong backing for Israel continues, with JD Vance affirming support for Israeli self-defense measures against Iran. Republican messaging focuses on peace through strength and criticism of Democratic leadership on foreign policy. Iran’s recent actions may further consolidate American sympathy for Israel, giving Netanyahu a stronger hand as the election approaches. The outcome in November could significantly impact US policy towards the Middle East conflict.
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