Jerusalem conference exposes growing tensions between Israel and Western conservatives

A Jerusalem conference revealed growing anxiety over whether Western conservatives are turning away from Israel.

Speakers at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem warned that Israel risks losing political support from the Western right amid rising ideological friction. The gathering highlighted deep questions regarding the future place of Jewish communities within conservative political coalitions.

• The warningGadi Taub stated at the gathering that Israel has already lost Western left-wing backing and is now losing conservative support.
• The focusParticipants debated how Israel fits into nationalist movements and whether Jewish voters retain a secure future within the Republican Party.