Editorial: The New York Times

• Progressive politicians within the Democratic Party, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley, have gained influence and shaped the party's agenda despite initial resistance.
• U.S. policy towards Israel has become a divisive issue, with some Democrats pushing back against the unconditionally favorable approach towards Israel that has been the norm for decades.
• Democratic leaders are adopting more critical positions towards the government of Israeli Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, with an increasing willingness to use American leverage to temper Israel's military plans.
• Progressive criticism of the main line Democratic position on the Israel-Palestine conflict resulted in a shift in stance as awareness of events in Gaza grew and more youthful voices were heard.
• Criticisms from Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives were initially rebuffed by the party, but growing awareness of human rights abuses in Gaza has led to a shift in rhetoric.

Conclusion: The more progressive approach to both domestic and foreign policy, has played an increasingly important role in directing the direction of the Democratic Party. However, there are tensions and challenges that require careful management to maintain party cohesion and effectively challenge Trumpism and far-right Republicans.

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