A shift in US politics is underway as pro-Israel advocacy groups look to the right for allies, a worrying sign for anyone who values open debate.

• Support for Israel is losing ground among young Americans, especially online.
• Big-audience commentators like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are pulling viewers away from the traditional pro-Israel message.
• Rather than trying to win the argument, some pro-Israel groups are turning to political power to shut critics down.
• That search for power is pushing them toward Trump and MAGA, a break from their older ties to liberals.
• The worry is that this leads to pressure on free speech instead of persuasion.

Outlook: Expect louder fights over online speech rules and more open alliances between pro-Israel groups and the American right.