How the Conflict in Gaza Shook the Longstanding US Consensus on Israel

For decades, US support for Israel stood as one of Washington’s most steadfast bipartisan positions, but the devastation in Gaza has fundamentally altered that reality. In a recent discussion, Josh Rushing sat down with Matt Duss, former policy adviser to US Senator Bernie Sanders, and Kelley Vlahos, editor-in-chief of Responsible Statecraft, to analyze how the conflict—which has resulted in the deaths of more than 74,000 Palestinians—has fractured both Democratic and Republican coalitions.

The discussion explores how these political shifts are actively reshaping primary elections, campus politics, and the way an entire generation views Israel and American power. Featured contributors include Matt Duss, executive vice president of the Center for International Policy, and Kelley Vlahos, editor-in-chief of Responsible Statecraft.