Emanuel warns Israel at crossroads

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, delivered a speech at Tel Aviv University on July 8, 2026, warning that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' and that the US-Israel alliance is at a crossroads. He proposed ending US defense subsidies to Israel, sanctioning Israelis who attack Palestinian civilians, and a 23-state solution involving Arab states. The speech reflects declining Democratic support for Israel, with 58% of Democrats saying the US is too supportive. Emanuel met with President Isaac Herzog and visited projects, but avoided meeting political leaders before Israeli elections.