JERUSALEM POST
Mamdani and the Israel test of the Democratic party
Adam Milstein
August 20, 2025

…After years of ideological indoctrination by foreign powers, Democrats are increasingly viewing Israel not as a trusted ally but as an oppressor, colonizer, and occupier that threatens minority communities rather than standing with them. Democratic voters’ views on Israel now mirror the stance of their elected leaders. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 33% of Democrats view Israel favorably, a stunning drop from 63% just three years ago. Meanwhile, 45% view the Palestinian territories favorably. This inversion of moral judgment is not the result of careful analysis or principled foreign policy debate. It’s the result of ideological capture. It’s based on a blunt worldview that instinctively sides with those who claim to be oppressed, regardless of nuance, truth or values. READ MORE

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