Israel faces hostile US Congress following Democratic midterm sweep

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According to Ynet, the results of the U.S. midterm elections, which saw Democrats seize control of both the House and Senate, represent a severe blow to Israel's standing in Washington. Itamar Eichner reports that Donald Trump's decision to end $4 billion in annual military aid, coupled with the Democratic sweep, has fueled fears regarding potential arms embargoes and further restrictions. Analysts suggest that Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have become an 'electoral liability' in the U.S. Kobi Barda, an expert on U.S. affairs, noted the election of critics like Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate, warning that criticizing Israel has become an 'electoral asset.' The report adds that Iran views these results as a victory, as Trump's focus on domestic issues and the diminished influence of Netanyahu in Congress could make confronting Iran's nuclear program more difficult.