AP Wire
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership. His comments reflect a shift among centrist Democrats away from traditional support for Israel. A recent survey finds that 58% of Democrats believe the U.S. is "too supportive" of Israel. Emanuel suggests ending U.S. defense subsidies to Israel and sanctioning those who attack Palestinians. He proposes a "23-state solution" involving Arab states to address peace and security. Emanuel emphasizes that Democrats don't need to abandon Israel to win the White House but must take a new direction.