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Souring Israel: When American Jews favor Mamdani over Netanyahu - editorial

According to a recent poll, the more engaged American Jews are in Jewish religious life – whether Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform – the stronger their attachment to Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building in celebration of America 250 at The Empire State Building on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
All of America, it turns out,  is not Mamdani’s Manhattan.

The Alaska perspective: A reminder that the world doesn't revolve around Israel - comment

Ana Maria Archila speaks as Thousands welcome back Congress by marching for Citizenship, Care, And Climate Justice on September 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Top Mamdani official ordered to cancel meeting with Iran's UN representative - report

Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

NY congressional candidate Avila Chevalier doubles down on attending Oct. 8 pro-Palestinian rally


As global antisemitism rises, demand for Israeli real estate is growing

Growing protests at Israeli property events overseas haven't deterred buyers seeking homes and a stronger connection to Israel.

Shelly Levine presents Israeli properties at the London  aliyah fair in mid-June.

New York is not Berlin in the 1930s, but the fear is real - opinion

The evil Jew haters must be stopped, and when that is accomplished, Jews will feel safer. t is as simple as that because New York today is not Berlin in the 1930’s.

NEW YORK CITY Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani: What should trouble us most is how many are willing to back someone who openly mocks Jewish holidays, cheers for the Intifada, and tacitly supports antisemitic protests on university campuses, say the writers.

At 250, America must remember what made it worth fighting for - opinion

America’s anniversary is a moment to celebrate its ideals and recognize the forces challenging the freedoms it was built to protect.

Man holding an American flag.

Israel's New York Consulate to reopen on Thursday following safety issues with nearby building

Besides the consulate, other nearby buildings, including a school, were evacuated, and streets were closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic, with no injuries reported.

The Israeli Consulate in New York.

MK Ayman Odeh, UN chief Guterres to discuss Arab crime wave in New York meeting

"We will continue to fight in every arena, in Israel and abroad, until we eradicate crime and ensure personal security for every citizen," said Odeh.

MK Ayman Odeh attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 22, 2026.

From McCarthy to Trump: How the politics of fear made a comeback - opinion

Trump’s revival of anti-communist rhetoric echoes McCarthyism as Republicans battle fears of losing control of Congress.

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, July 4, 2026.

US Jews view Mamdani more favorably than Netanyahu, 7% say Hamas massacre justified - poll

39% of US Jews viewed Mamdani unfavorably, and 59% viewed Netanyahu unfavorably.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Jews For Racial & Economic Justice’s (JFREJ) Seder in the Streets at Union Square on April 06, 2026 in New York City.

Israeli consulate in New York evacuated as columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle

The New York City Fire Department said it received a call just before 8 a.m. ET about bricks falling from the 37-story building located on 42nd Street.

A high-rise building under construction, which, according to the New York City Fire Department, remains at risk of collapse after two of its support columns buckled, is seen in a still image from video in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, July 7, 2026.

Former hostage Alon Ohel performs song to honor Oct. 7 victims at New York Fourth of July event

Alon Ohel was a musician prior to October 7 and has reignited his love for piano after 737 days in Hamas captivity, performing original songs, often with lyrics about his experience in the war.

Former Israeli hostage Alon Ohel at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2026.

At least eight shot, including four children, during New York Fourth of July celebrations

Seven of the victims are in stable condition, while the eighth, a 21-year-old woman, is in critical condition. 

An ambulance in traffic, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, US, July 4, 2026