As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism
- Posted on July 7, 2026
- By CNN
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As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism
For many liberals, longtime policy priorities like universal healthcare or stopping climate change are now intertwined with opposing Israel. An ascendant faction of the left argues there’s no such thing anymore as “progressive except for Palestine” — a phrase that took off in the years following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza — and sees opposition to Israel as a Democratic litmus test.
