Democrats

"I don't think any of the candidates [in the next Democratic presidential primary] will support the notion of financial assistance to Israel," Phil Gordon told The Jerusalem Post.

Samir Ragheb, President of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, told TML that although El-Sayed "carries weight across the Arab and Muslim worlds … Cairo heard criticism."

In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed interest in succeeding Johnson, outlining plans in letters to colleagues.

Newly elected Michigan senator Abdul El-Sayed found common ground with Trump on ending Israel's military aid, but pushed for a complete ban on weapons sales.

"This is the closest we have come to actually finding something that can get signed into law, and I'm not going to wait," Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico said.

Political leadership is not just about winning elections or defending principles. It is about building relationships, earning trust, and standing with people long after the campaign is over.

The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.

The findings indicate that, despite growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel and concerns about antisemitism, Jewish voters continued to favor Democratic candidates nationally.

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.