Alan Dershowitz: ‘My Vote For Democrats Would Be A Vote Against Israel’

US Law Professor Alan Dershowitz recently shared his views with Channel 12 News regarding the Biden Administration’s decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan. Dershowitz expressed profound dismay at the administration’s stance, stating, “I was surprised by the US decision not to veto Israel. This is a terrible decision, because it gives Hamas everything it wants, without demanding anything in return. This will lengthen the war. This is a terrible decision both for us and for Israel.”

Expressing astonishment, Dershowitz criticized the US decision, asserting, “Many Americans won’t vote for Biden after this. This vote is not a difference between Biden and Netanyahu, this is a difference between Biden and Israel. There is no dispute about the need of getting the hostages back. Biden is going against Israel.”

Dershowitz further contended that this decision could have repercussions beyond the realm of foreign policy, potentially affecting domestic political dynamics. He suggested that disillusionment with the Biden Administration’s position on Israel might lead to a loss of support from certain segments of the American electorate, noting, “I’ve been voting Democrats since 1960. This is the first time that I am thinking of not voting for them. I can’t vote for them, because that is a vote against Israel.”

Reflecting on his own political allegiances, Dershowitz revealed his longstanding history of voting for Democratic candidates but expressed reservations about continuing this trend in light of recent developments. He framed his potential withdrawal of support for the Democratic Party as a principled stand in defense of Israel’s interests, stating, “Nothing has changed in the US. The Muslim population of Michigan has got a voice, some of them are radicals. A lot of them are young people, useful idiots. These are the ones who are voting for Hamas.”

Regarding broader demographic and political trends in the United States, Dershowitz highlighted the influence of certain elements within the Muslim community, characterizing some as radical and others as unwitting allies of extremist causes. Nonetheless, he maintained that the majority of Americans remained supportive of Israel and opposed to Hamas, asserting, “The majority of the US population supports Israel. They are against Hamas. In the future, these youngsters are going to be the older leaders. Even so, it’s a mistake not to support Israel.”

Drawing parallels with historical precedents, Dershowitz praised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to withdraw the Israeli delegation’s participation in talks with the United States regarding the Rafah operation. He argued that such displays of resolve were necessary in the face of what he perceived as the Biden Administration’s prioritization of electoral considerations over Israel’s security, stating, “Netanyahu was correct in pulling back the Israeli delegation that would have gone to Washington to discuss the Rafah operation. This is the same as [Menachem] Begin, who displayed the same level of toughness. Biden is much more concerned about his upcoming elections than Israel’s safety.”

Anticipating potential future scenarios, Dershowitz cautioned against the possibility of a widening ideological schism between the Democratic Party and Israel, which could leave Israel isolated on the international stage. He underscored the importance of Israel’s readiness to navigate such challenges, highlighting the broader implications of strained US-Israel relations for global geopolitics, stating, “If the Democrats move far away from Israel – already by November, Israel is going to have to fight this alone. Israel must be prepared. This is going to be Israel against the rest of the world. The world has been against Israel before. This time it’s the world against the western civilization. If the world weakens its ties with Israel, it will weaken its relationship with the US.”

{Matzav.com Israel}