House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen

‘Israel apologism, continuing to stream out of the offices of the House and Senate minority leaders, is a wet blanket on a party that should be vibrant.’ Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP

The Democratic party is in dire need of a mutiny.

Top leaders at the party’s helm are unprepared to navigate the political sea change about Israel. Last week, nearly half of House Democrats voted to block $3.3bn in weaponry and other aid to that country. A recent New York Times poll found that 74% of Democratic voters “opposed providing additional economic and military support to Israel, including large majorities in all age groups”.