The fact that Democrats won the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections held in the USA caused wide repercussions in the Israeli press. The Republicans' loss of supremacy in Congress was interpreted as a "heavy blow" for US President Donald Trump and Israel. Israeli media described the Democrats' victory as a "historic blue tsunami" and the election defeat suffered by US President Trump, not President Trump, as a "humiliating defeat".
While it was emphasized in the Israeli press that Trump was not the only loser in the elections, it was evaluated that the Democrats taking control of the Congress could open the door to a new era in US-Israel relations.
MAARIV: ELECTION RESULTS WORRY ISRAEL
Israel's Maariv newspaper announced the election results to its readers with the headline "Trump was not the only loser, the election results cause deep concern in Israel." The newspaper wrote that the heavy defeat suffered by the Republicans could significantly affect the relations between Washington and Israel.
The news drew attention to the fact that progressive Democratic candidates who oppose the military aid provided by the USA to Israel and criticize Israel's Gaza policies won seats in Congress. It was stated that this development strengthened those who advocated changing Washington's policy towards Tel Aviv.
Democrat Troy Jackson's defeat of Republican Susan Collins, who has been a senator since 1997 and is among the strong supporters of Israel, in the state of Maine was also highlighted. It was reminded that Jackson wanted an end to US military aid to Israel during his election campaign.
The newspaper evaluated that the election results changed the balance of power within the Democratic Party and could increase the pressure on the party leadership regarding Israel policy before the 2028 presidential elections.
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: A HUMMING DEFEAT FOR TRUMP
Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper published the election results with the title "Humiliating defeat for Trump: Democrats captured the House of Representatives and the Senate, historic blue tsunami."
The newspaper wrote that the Democrats not only won the majority in the House of Representatives, as expected in public opinion polls, but also won in the Senate, inflicting a heavy political defeat on US President Trump.
The news pointed out that the Democrats were successful in the constituencies where the Republicans were expected to win, and stated that the new Congressional arithmetic could limit the steps Trump will take in the remaining two years of his term.
The newspaper stated that the Trump administration has become a "lame duck" and emphasized that the opposition's control of Congress will make it difficult for the White House to pass laws and implement its political decisions.
ISRAEL HAYOM: NEW TESTS AWAIT ISRAEL
Israel Hayom newspaper wrote that the Democrats' victory reshaped the political balances in Washington and could create new problems for Israel.
According to the newspaper, starting from January, Democrats will be able to block laws and high-level appointments and launch investigations into the Trump administration, thanks to their majorities in both houses of Congress.
The news evaluated that Republicans may begin to move away from Trump, while Israel will face a Congress that criticizes its policies more harshly.
It was stated that a possible conflict with Iran, sanctions and regional agreements requiring Congressional approval could lead to disagreements between the White House and Democrats. It was emphasized that even arms purchases financed by Israel's own resources would be subject to Congressional control.
The newspaper 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 the year, but details on how this would be implemented were not disclosed.
It was stated that the new Congress could increase the political cost of Trump's support for Israel, and it was stated that Congressional committees could turn into platforms where US policies towards the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank are questioned.
CHANNEL 14: HEAVY BLOW FOR TRUMP AND ISRAEL
The right-wing television channel Channel 14, known for its closeness to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, also evaluated the Democrats' election victory as "a heavy blow for Trump and Israel."
The channel's report stated that Democrats gaining control of both houses of Congress could hinder the Trump administration's legislative and economic initiatives, and could also pave the way for comprehensive parliamentary investigations.
It was pointed out that Democrats have reached the power in the Senate to block judges, ambassadors and high-level appointments in the ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Justice.
It was emphasized that the transfer of management of the foreign relations, defense and budget committees to the Democrats could have direct consequences for Israel.
The news stated that Congressional control over arms deals and shipments to Israel may tighten, and the political pressure the Trump administration will face regarding its military policies towards Iran may increase.
