Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to stop expecting unconditional US aid
The gist
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel told Israel it should no longer expect unconditional US aid.
His break with Netanyahu signals how Democratic 2028 hopefuls are shifting on Israel.
How it unfolded
- Jul 8, 2026In an address at Tel Aviv University, Emanuel said Israel should no longer expect unconditional US aid and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Jul 9, 2026Speaking to PBS News from Berlin, Emanuel said the US-Israel alliance "is at a crossroads" and "cannot stand or survive as it has been."
- Aug 16, 2026In a CBS News interview in Chicago, he urged Democrats to focus less on taking on capitalism and more on lowering costs and on President Donald Trump.