This just seems startling to me: California Democrats think overwhelmingly that America should not take sides in the horrific war in Gaza. But Republicans side strongly with Israel. That’s based on a statewide poll conducted by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California. It’s startling because for most of my life, the Democratic Party has emphatically backed Israel and has been solidly supported by Jewish voters and campaign donors. Democrats and Israel have been closely tied. “Democratic candidates get support from Jews because of social issues and their advocacy on behalf of people of color and those struggling financially. That’s...