Pro-Israel Rep. Wesley Bell has defeated pro-Palestinian incumbent Cori Bush in the Missouri Democratic primary, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The rematch of their 2024 contest saw the AIPAC pro-Israel lobby contribute $2–3 million to Bell's campaign. The outcome is seen as a significant boost for pro-Israel voices in the Democratic Party.
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) has won the Democratic primary in Missouri's 1st congressional district, defeating incumbent Cori Bush, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The result, a rematch of their 2024 primary which Bell also won, saw AIPAC contribute an estimated $2–3 million to Bell's campaign. Bell is a pro-Israel voice in Congress, while Bush has been a vocal critic of Israeli policy. The primary outcome is seen as a significant victory for the pro-Israel lobby and a setback for the pro-Palestinian wing of the Democratic Party. Bell will face the Republican nominee in the general election in November.
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