The Democratic Party's recent Senate votes on Israel have highlighted a significant shift in its foreign policy stance, with over three dozen Democratic Senators supporting efforts to block sales of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. The number of Democrats voting in favor of these measures more than doubled from previous years. This shift reflects a trend in American politics, particularly among Democrats, where Israel has become increasingly polarizing. Progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who have long been a friend of Israel, now supports funding for defensive systems like Iron Dome, and moderates like Sen. Mark Kelly, who previously opposed similar resolutions in past years, supported Sanders' efforts. The Democratic National Committee has a “Middle East Working Group’s” focused on formulating a party-wide policy on Israel, reflecting the party’re dealing with the thorny politics around Israel and its base’ve turned away from the longtime U.S. ally. The move could hurt Democrats in midterms and 2028, as mainstream Democrats’ embrace of progressive sentiment may lead to a decrease in their support for Israel.