Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) recently visited Israel in a display of solidarity, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog while wearing his trademark hooded sweatshirt. This marked the first time that Fetterman, who has been vocal about his support for Israel and opposition to an “open” southern border, among other conservative policies, visited the country.
During their meeting, Fetterman showed President Herzog a bracelet he had received from families whose loved ones were murdered by Hamas terrorists during the Nova Festival on October 7th. The senator vowed not to remove the bracelet until all the hostages had been returned home to their families. In response, President Herzog expressed his deep gratitude for Fetterman’s support and solidarity with Israel.
Fetterman’s commitment to supporting Israel comes as a surprise to many who expected him to align more closely with the left-wing of his party. His actions in advocating for Israel have earned him recognition, even receiving an award from Yeshiva University, where he gave a speech wearing his hooded sweatshirt instead of his usual graduation attire.
As Fetterman continues to support conservative policies, it remains to be seen how his stance will influence other members of the Democratic Party and shape the ongoing discourse surrounding Israel.