Midterm elections

Netanyahu a ‘burden to Trump,' dismantled US-Israel ties, Liberman tells ‘Post’ - interview

“Trump wants to distance himself from him [Netanyahu]. The relationship has become a burden, and it is already hurting him in the upcoming US midterm elections," Liberman said.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

Pressure mounts on Democratic Senate candidate Platner to quit Maine race

Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas.

Can Israel remain Jewish and democratic without Arab parties in government? - opinion

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Sanders-endorsed anti-Israel candidate Melat Kiros wins Democratic Colorado congressional primary


New House Democrats seen as lightning rods on Israel debate

These lawmakers present themselves on social media as a collective and policy on Israel is one of many issues that unite them.

Democratic U.S. congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib reacts after appearing at her midterm election night

Congresswoman Omar shares support for BDS

“I believe and support the BDS movement and have fought to make sure people’s right to support it isn’t criminalized,” she said, adding her reservations about the movement.

Muslim Democratic congressional candidate Ilhan Omar calls Israel ‘apartheid regime’, July 10, 2018.

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Don’t give up on the Democrats

In reality, the Palestinians are not progressives, whereas Israelis are.

U.S. flags line a path during mid-term elections at a polling station in the Mount Lebanon district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 6, 2018

Good news for Jewish candidates after U.S. midterm elections

According to a spokesman for the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), all 23 Jewish incumbents who ran for reelection – 21 of them Democrats – won.

U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen greets supporters during a canvass launch at the Nevada State Democratic Party's Centennial Hills field office during midterm Election Day in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., November 6, 2018

Women break through in midterms

Instead of dismissing our critics as antisemitic, we need to listen to what they have to say

Progressive challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraces New York gubenatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon at her victory party in the Bronx after upsetting incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph Crowly on June 26, 2018

Sheldon Adelson watched midterm elections with Trump at White House

Guests ate pizza, mini hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries served from elegant dishware.

Donald Trump (L) and Sheldon Adelson

This week in 60 seconds

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

Jerusalem Post News

Jewish Americans are now the face of Trump resistance

79% of Jewish voters chose Democrats, only 17% supported Republicans. Down nearly 10% in two short, if eventful years.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Midterms bad for bipartisanship, good for peace process, ex-ambassador says

Former ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren said the midterm results will strengthen President Trump's resolve to end the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) embraces Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his remarks at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017