In a polarized America, Iran war puts American Jews on the defensive

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Tensions among the American public and its leadership over the joint American-Israeli strikes on Iran peaked on Wednesday, when the Senate held a vote on a measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran. Though it voted against the measure, the criticism – which came primarily from the Democratic camp and framed the campaign as "a war the American public did not want" – also took on an Israeli dimension, with accusations that Israel had forced the hand of the US into yet another operation in Iran, a charge the president flatly rejected, arguing the opposite was true.

Still, the controversy has generated fresh friction within the American Jewish community and in Jewish diaspora communities worldwide, which have faced mounting difficulties since the Hamas attack on October 7.

"This is a critical moment for Israel to understand that the relationship with diaspora Jewry cannot be taken for granted," Ruderman said. "It is a long-term strategic asset built on partnership, listening, and mutual understanding – not only in times of crisis, but also in the day that follows."