Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Mahmoud Khalil vows to resume pro-Palestinian activism after release from US jail

Khalil, who was greeted by American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez upon his arrival in Newark, said that he would continue his activism even after his time in prison.

 Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil gestures next to his wife Dr. Noor Abdalla and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at Newark airport, a day after he was released from immigration custody, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 21, 2025.
 American hostage father Ruby Chen with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, August 22, 2024.

American hostage father tells 'Post' about photo with AOC: I'm glad she put politics aside

 Anti-Israel protesters holding a defaced campaign sign for New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside a rally in the Bronx, June 22, 2024.

Democratic Socialists pull endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez after she hosts panel on antisemitism

 Rep. Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Park on June 22, 2024 in the Bronx, days before he was defeated in the Democratic primary.

AIPAC spent more than $14M to unseat Jamaal Bowman. Did it have to?


AOC: Congress supports Israel out of fear of AIPAC, not 'conscience'

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Congressional support for Israel is driven by fear of AIPAC, not conscience, and accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks, at an event to commemorate Earth Day during a visit to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia, US, April 22, 2024.

AOC deliberately shows effort to unite progressives despite differences over Israel

Ocasio-Cortez criticized politicians who weaponize accusations of antisemitism against people, especially women, of color in efforts to sow division.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Did the Abraham Accords cause October 7? AOC says 'absolutely'

AOC has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in recent months and failed to condemn sexual violence committed by Hamas.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC defends calling Israeli operations in Gaza 'genocide'

The US congresswoman accused Israel of intentionally creating the conditions for famine in the Gaza Strip, saying that the humanitarian crisis had "crossed the threshold of intent."

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.

AOC draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans

The New York lawmaker, a member of the so-called “Squad,” referred to Jesus’ family as “Jewish Palestinians.” 

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square

Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation of the rally is notable because of her frequent criticism of Israel.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC, Nikki Haley squabble on Twitter over Israel

“Why does Israel get under your skin?” Haley asked. “Because it’s democratic, pro-American, or Jewish?" Nikki Haley wrote. "You all would fit in great with the antisemites at the United Nations.”

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks after announcing her 2024 presidential campaign, in Urbandale, Iowa, last week.

Herzog speech boycotted: Left-wing politicians snub J Street again - opinion

No matter how hard J Street tries, no matter how many times J Street defends or praises Bowman, Omar, or Ocasio-Cortez, their wing of the Democratic Party simply hates Israel.

 US REP. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez glances from behind (left) at Rep. Ilhan Omar, after Omar was ousted by the Republican-led House of Representatives from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee, earlier this year.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins list of progressives to skip Israeli president’s speech

The House member, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, told Jewish Insider her plans on Thursday.

 US CONGRESSWOMAN Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attends a hearing at the Capitol in Washington this past February. The book discusses a variety of secrets held by Jewish families, including Ocasio-Cortez’s downplayed Jewish connection.

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

Members of “The Squad” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley – were among 30 signatories on the letter urging Biden to calm tensions.

US REPS. (from left) Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, four members of ‘the Squad,’ have made a name for themselves in their bashing of Israel over the last few years.

Italy’s Jewish community isn’t worried about new 'fascist' PM

The world media has been covering the Italian election and the victory of Giorgia Meloni as the first woman Prime Minister intensively.

 Leader of Brothers of Italy Giorgia Meloni holds a sign at the party's election night headquarters, in Rome, Italy September 26, 2022.