What consequences for Israel as Democrats win the US midterm elections?

France 24 Wednesday 04 November 2026, 11:32 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset. What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8 billion in aid to the country? FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky has more.

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