Former Israeli diplomat: The results of the congressional elections are a severe blow to Israel Former Israeli Foreign Ministry Secretary General, Alon Lial: The first thing we face is a Congress that will adopt a more hostile position towards Israel. Israel will not be able to wage an effective war against Iran without the US, and the possibility of launching a large-scale and sustained attack has diminished. The decline of Trump's influence may open the door to a new wave of recognition of the state of Palestine, especially from Germany, Italy and Japan. What we did in Gaza is very big, and we carry its consequences on our shoulders.

Former Israeli diplomat: The results of the congressional elections are a severe blow to Israel Former Israeli Foreign Ministry Secretary General, Alon Lial: The first thing we face is a Congress that will adopt a more hostile position towards Israel. Israel will not be able to wage an effective war against Iran without the US, and the possibility of launching a large-scale and sustained attack has diminished. The decline of Trump's influence may open the door to a new wave of recognition of the state of Palestine, especially from Germany, Italy and Japan. What we did in Gaza is very big, and we carry its consequences on our shoulders.