The Parting: why this election is different for Israel

It is not news that American Jews continue to overwhelmingly choose the Democratic candidates. This election is different in how it is likely to affect the State of Israel.

Then-US vice president Joe Biden and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wave upon Biden’s arrival in Ramallah in 2016.

Then-US vice president Joe Biden and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wave upon Biden’s arrival in Ramallah in 2016.

(photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)

ByARDIE GELDMAN

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 21:50

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