A series of left-wing victories in recent US Democratic primaries has alarmed Israeli media and pro-Israel circles, who now see support for Israel as no longer a guarantee of political success. In Colorado, Democratic Socialist candidate Melat Kiros defeated long-time pro-Israel representative Diana DeGette, marking another win for candidates critical of Israel’s influence and its actions in Gaza.

Before Kiros’s victory, similar outcomes were seen in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., where Democratic Socialist candidates backed by progressive figures also prevailed. The Democratic Socialists, a left-leaning faction often competing within the Democratic Party, are emerging as a growing force in US politics.

Israeli outlets have linked these results to shifting attitudes among Democratic voters following Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. An editorial in The Jerusalem Post warned that the Democratic Party is steadily distancing itself from Israel, noting that the once small anti-Israel “Squad” in Congress may soon represent a broader trend.