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Cracks in American Jewish community's support for Israel

The constant attacks by the Israeli government against the US administration are slowly weakening the US Jewish community's traditional support for Israel, especially among the younger generation.

A Jewish peace activist (R) watches a rally by Palestine Americans and their supporters during their protest march against the ongoing conflict in Gaza on August 16, 2014 in Los Angeles.  Israel secured supplies of ammunition from the Pentagon last month without the approval of the White House or the State Department. President Barack Obama's administration, caught off guard as it tried to restrain Israel's campaign in Gaza, has since tightened controls on arms shipments to Israel.      AFP PHOTO/Mark RALST
A Jewish peace activist (R) watches a rally by Palestinian Americans and their supporters during a protest march against the conflict in the Gaza Strip in Los Angeles, Aug. 16, 2014. — MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

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