As Israel–Hamas War Rages, Importance of US Republican Jewish Coalition Intensifies
Conference organizers say American Jews, who largely vote for Democrats, are shifting toward Republicans, who have generally been more supportive of Israel.
A protester waves U.S. and Israeli national flags during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in New York to meet President Joe Biden, on Sept. 20, 2023. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
Long considered a “can’t-miss” annual event for GOP politicians, the national Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) leadership summit is occurring at a crucial time, shortly after the Israel–Hamas war erupted.
“The summit has taken on added significance and added weight, given what’s going on in Israel,” RJC spokesman Sam Markstein told The Epoch Times.
Janice Hisle
Senior Reporter
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
