How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The war in Iran has elevated U.S.-Israel relations as a significant issue among Republicans in the midterm election, creating divisions within the party's far right.
- Laura Loomer, a far-right media figure and Trump ally, is launching a newsletter targeting conservative critics of Israel, positioning herself as a staunch pro-Israel advocate.
- Loomer criticizes some conservatives for what she calls "Israel derangement syndrome," reflecting heightened tensions over Israel policy within the Republican base.
- She uses her large social media platform to promote Israel as a key U.S. ally and to expose personal information about prominent critics of Israel and Trump.
- Meanwhile, other Republicans, including a gubernatorial candidate in Florida, express opposition to U.S. military support for Israel, highlighting the growing fault lines on this issue.
