Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid Urges Democratic Lawmakers Not to ‘Give Up on Israel’
FILE PHOTO: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid delivers a statement at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament,, in Jerusalem, February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Democratic lawmakers in Washington this week…
Assessment
Lapid's direct appeal to Democratic senators signals deepening partisan fissures in U.S. support for Israel. By publicly opposing resolutions to block weapons sales, he stakes his political credibility on preserving military aid. The meeting's participation by senators who backed those resolutions suggests the debate is not settled.