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.