How is Israel being affected by the changing demographics in the US?

Protecting and supporting Israel, which openly commits acts of genocide in Gaza, has become a "political" burden for the US and the Western world. I say "political" because the unconditional, unquestioning support given to Israel proves that the West's moral standards are flimsy.

US President Joe Biden was compelled to impose sanctions on a few Zionist settlers who committed violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Biden also stated that he would halt the shipment of certain bombs if Israel invades the city of Rafah. Chuck Schumer, known as the "highest-ranking Jew" in the US and the Senate Majority Leader, has called for Netanyahu's removal from power. Ironically, Schumer was one of Netanyahu's closest Democrats.

On March 25, the UN Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This time, the US abstained from voting. The US, which has vetoed ceasefire resolutions countless times, itself brought a ceasefire resolution to a vote in the UN Security Council on June 10.

In a press release on Friday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced sanctions against the Zionist group "Tzav 9," which has been blocking, burning, and looting food trucks sent from Jordan to Gaza in the West Bank. The statement noted that these blockades have been occurring for months, yet no explanation was given for the delay in imposing sanctions. Meanwhile, it was revealed that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir had directly ordered high-ranking police officers not to ensure the security of aid convoys. However, Ben Gvir's name does not appear on the US sanctions list.

There is neither consistency in the above-mentioned initiatives of the US nor a significant impact on Israel. The fact that the Biden administration feels compelled to undertake these initiatives, even if only symbolically, is interpreted as a sign that the unconditional support for Israel in the US is cracking.

Nearly half of the Democratic representatives want military aid to Israel to be conditional. The majority of Democratic voters share the same view. Support for Israel decreases from older to younger generations. The strongest support for Israel comes from "White Christian Americans." The highest support comes from "White Evangelicals," also known as "Christian Zionists."

The changing demographics of the US are leading to a decrease in support for Israel. According to Dr. Robert P. Jones, president of the Washington-based Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), the population of "White Evangelicals" is also decreasing. In his 2016 book "The End of White Christian America," Jones examined the impact of changing demographics on religious trends. The proportion of "White Evangelicals," which made up about a quarter of the population in 2006, fell to 16.8% in 2016 and is projected to drop to 13.6% in 2024.

About 20 years ago, "White Christians" made up approximately 8 out of 10 Republicans and about half of the Democrats. Currently, "White Christians" constitute about 7 out of 10 Republicans and only a quarter of the Democrats.

In 2008, 54% of the population were "White Christians." By 2022, this figure had dropped to 42%. The aging "White Christian Americans" are decreasing as a proportion of the total population. The median age of White Christian subgroups is 54 for Protestants and 58 for Catholics. These figures indicate that younger generations are drifting away from these groups. "White Evangelicals," who support Israel more enthusiastically than American Jews, make up about a third of the Republican Party base. This explains why Republicans are more pro-Israel.

The changing demographics inevitably influence both domestic and foreign policy. Notably, Israel is being protested at America's most prestigious universities. The "Progressive Caucus" in Congress, representing nearly half of the Democratic representatives, is demanding a halt to arms shipments to Israel. The Biden administration's occasional moves that unsettle Israel are a result of rising internal opposition.

Even if these reactions are not yet strong enough to end unconditional support for Israel, the changing demographics are causing significant concern for Israel. Even in the current situation, bipartisan support for Israel is cracking. Consequently, Israel's political power in the US is on a declining trajectory.