The Israeli press described the Republicans' loss of the majority in Congress in the US midterm elections as a "heavy blow" for President Donald Trump and Israel.
The Democrats' gaining the majority in both houses of Congress was described as a "historic blue tsunami" and Trump's election defeat was described as a "humiliating defeat".
While comments were made in the Israeli media that "Trump is not the only loser" and "the election results worry Israel", the assessment that Trump's defeat would bring "new challenges to Israel" came to the fore.
MAARİV: ELECTION RESULTS WORRY ISRAEL
In the news of Maariv newspaper, the headline "Trump was not the only loser, the election results cause deep concern in Israel" was used. The newspaper reported, "The Republican Party suffered a strong blow in the midterm elections in the United States, and these results may have significant effects on the relationship between Washington and Israel." comment was made.
In Maariv's news, it was stated that progressive wing Democratic candidates who oppose US military aid to Israel and criticize Israel's Gaza policies won seats in Congress. According to the newspaper, this situation strengthened the movement aiming to change Washington's Tel Aviv policy.
The news drew attention to the fact that Democrat Troy Jackson in the state of Maine defeated Republican Susan Collins, who has been a senator since 1997 and is one of the leading supporters of Israel. It was reminded that Jackson called for an end to US military aid provided to Israel during the election campaign.
It was stated in the news that the developments showed that the balance of power within the Democratic Party had changed, and it was evaluated that the election results could increase the pressure on the party management to change its Israeli policy before the 2028 presidential elections.
SEVENTH AHRONOTH: A HUMMING DEFEAT FOR TRUMP
Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper used the title "Humiliating defeat for Trump: Democrats captured the House of Representatives and the Senate, historic blue tsunami" in its report.
In the newspaper's report, "The Democratic Party achieved a great success and inflicted a heavy defeat on President Donald Trump. As predicted by public opinion polls, it not only won the House of Representatives, but also achieved victory in the Senate." statements were included.
The news emphasized that the Democrats achieved victory even in the constituencies where the Republicans were expected to win. It was noted that this situation would provide the opportunity to limit the steps Trump will take in the remaining two years of his term.
Yedioth Ahronoth wrote that the results made the Trump administration a "lame duck"; With this statement, the difficulties that may be experienced in passing laws and decisions due to the opposition's control of the legislative body were pointed out.
ISRAEL HAYOM: NEW CONGRESS IS MORE CRITICAL TO ISRAEL
Israel Hayom newspaper also wrote, "Trump's defeat in the midterm elections reshapes the picture in Washington and poses new challenges for Israel." evaluation was made. According to the newspaper, Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress will allow them to block laws and high-level appointments, as well as launch an investigation into the Trump administration, starting in January. "As Republicans begin to move away from the President, Israel will find itself facing a much more critical Congress," the report said.
In the news of Israel Hayom, which warned that possible conflict with Iran, sanctions and regional agreements requiring the approval of Congress could turn into issues of disagreement with the White House, it was emphasized that arms sales would remain subject to Congressional control even if they were financed with Israel's own money. The news also reported that Trump discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday the issue of cutting annual US aid to Israel at the end of this year, but did not explain how this would be implemented.
The newspaper included the assessment that "the existence of a Congress opposed to Israel may increase the political cost of Trump's support for Israel and hinder initiatives that require parliamentary cooperation." The news stated that Congressional committees could turn into platforms to put pressure on US policies towards the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
CHANNEL 14: HEAVY BLOW FOR TRUMP AND ISRAEL
Israel's right-wing Channel 14 television, known for its closeness to Netanyahu, described the election results as "a heavy blow for Trump and Israel." Channel 14's news pointed out that the Democrats' control of both houses of Congress would hinder the Trump administration's legislative and economic initiatives and pave the way for wide-ranging parliamentary investigations.
The news stated that Democrats had the power to block judges and ambassadors in the Senate, as well as high-level appointments in the ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Justice. It was warned that the transfer of committee chairmanships responsible for foreign relations, defense and budget allocations to Democrats could have direct consequences for Israel.
The news noted that control over arms deals and shipments to Israel would be tightened, and it was emphasized that the pressure on the Trump administration regarding its military policies towards Iran would increase.
