Democrats

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

Lowey is survived by her husband, who is 64 years old; the attorney, Steve Lowey; and three children and eight grandchildren.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
17/03/2025

Unpacking Germany’s election results and what they mean for Israel

With a new government, we can hope to limit the hate-filled pro-Hamas marches across Germany and go after the sources of incitement.

Jews must abandon the Democratic party

A recent Gallup poll revealed a dramatic shift: Sixty percent of Democrats now hold an unfavorable view of Israel.

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
05/03/2025
 Elissa Slotkin of Michigan speaks before US President Joe Biden at the International Union of Opera

Elissa Slotkin, Jewish Democrat delivering the response to Trump, has a riveting immigrant story

Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union speech, spotlighting her swing-state win, pro-Israel stance, and bipartisan approach.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
04/03/2025
American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Previous polls taken during the Israel-Hamas war have shown that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to blame Israel for the fighting.

By BEN SALES/JTA
26/02/2025

Coalition denies Labor Party's bid to change name to The Democrats

The rejection of the request sparked an uproar in the committee, and MK Rayten was removed from the discussion by the Committee Chairman

Israeli Right leaders should build relationships with pro-Israel Democrats

The next four years must be used wisely – not just for celebrating short-term victories, but for securing bipartisan support that will last beyond any single administration.

By AKIVA LAMM
17/02/2025

Majority of Democrats urge Trump to retract claims to 'own' Gaza

The US cannot promote forced displacement as a solution to the Israel-Hamas war, the Democrats continued. 

Sen. Ron Wyden says the Democrats need ‘chutzpah’ to return to power

The Oregon Democratic Jewish senator's ‘rules of chutzpah’ offer a guide for resisting Trump’s policies.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
02/02/2025
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