Democrats

El-Sayed win puts Democrats and pro-Israel voters at a crossroads - opinion

Abdul El-Sayed’s election may be necessary to convince AIPAC and Israeli leaders that they have a serious problem, and kissing Trump’s narcissistic ring isn’t working.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.
Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Israel extends foreign-passport entry to allow citizens to return home ahead of October elections

CCTV footage shows, as witnesses say, Jewish settlers throwing rocks on the road in Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 12, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video.

US Senate Democrats urge Netanyahu to rein in West Bank violence, arrests in joint letter

N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a progressive who won the Democratic Senate primary in Oklahoma this week.

Anti-AIPAC, anti-Israel platforms take center stage as progressive wins Oklahoma Democratic primary


Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.

US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice

Following Mallory McMorrow's suspension of her US Senate campaign, two candidates with opposing visions of the Democratic Party's future, particularly on Israel policy, remain.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens campaigns for the US Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention, April 19, 2026.

GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds

The Washington Free Beacon poll found GOP primary voters favored candidates who support Israel and denounce antisemitism, while prioritizing the economy and immigration.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R), Republican from Louisiana, shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they speak to the press at the US Capitol following their closed-door meeting in Washington, February 7, 2025; illustrative.

Half of the American Congress will scream ‘Free Palestine’ - opinion

What we are witnessing is so much more than a major change in the Democratic Party.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns with Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District during primary elections in New York City, US, June 23, 2026.

Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them. 

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Chen Arieli at a memorial event, July 2025; illustrative.

When ‘democracy’ becomes a disguise - opinion

The hollowing-out of a word – and the agenda it now carries.

Democrats leader Yair Golan addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026

Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial

Many Republicans initially dismissed the Tea Party as a passing fringe phenomenon. Democrats should not make the same mistake.

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Phil Weiser, Jewish state attorney-general, wins Colorado Democratic primary for governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has been outspoken about his support for Israel and against the rise of antisemitism.

Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser speaks at a watch party at Ace Eat Serve after winning the Democratic primary election. Weiser beat US Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Should American Jews switch to voting Republican? - opinion

Antisemitism knows no political boundaries. While on the Left more seems directed at Israel with some spillover to the American Jewish community, the targets on the Right tend to be Jews.

People fill out ballots as a poll worker makes a phone call on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026 at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina.

Congress blocks vote on restricting military funding to Israel after Democratic Party debate

Rep. Ro Khanna, co-sponsor of the bill, announced on X/Twitter that Congress had blocked the vote, despite previous reports that the House Rules Committee had marked the amendment as “Made in Order.”

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.