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How does Israel repair ties with US Democrats? - opinion

American Jews, who had always tended to favor the Democratic Party, found themselves torn between their natural support for Israel and their loyalty to a party whose values were close to their hearts

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro has taken steps to distinguish himself from far Left factions in the Democratic Party, says the writer.
 Fellow House Democratic members applaud as U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks on the steps of the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote in House of Representatives on final passage of President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 2, 2025.

Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval

Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

Mamdani victory risks making antisemitism mainstream - opinion

 New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on November 27, 2023.

What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel


Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats say Zohran Mamdani’s Israel stances are cause for concern but not panic

Jewish Democratic activists said Mamdani’s victory is not the national disaster for the century-long Jewish-Democratic alignment that Republicans are making it out to be, but it's not good either.

 Zohran Mamdani during an interview.

Schumer and other Senate Democrats condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’

“Sen. Schumer condemns the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ and believes it should not be used because it has such dangerous implications," said a spokesperson.

 Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, walks out of the Senate Chamber following a series of votes at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 12, 2024.

US strike on Iran: A look at the ripple effect on American Jewry, antisemitism, Israel ties

The US's unprecedented strike on Iran raises serious questions about rising antisemitism in the US, the precarious state of US-Israel relations, and the security of American Jewish communities.

 CORY BOOKER (D-NJ) speaks at a House Democrats news conference in Washington, DC, in May 2025.

Netanyahu surges in first poll after Iran war, Bennett's bloc remains ahead, election poll finds

Netanyahu's bloc has risen from 46 to 48 seats, while the opposition bloc still maintains a majority of 62 seats, allowing Bennett to form an alternative government even without the Arab parties.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, August 4, 2024, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, September 11 2023, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid, August 14 2024.

Israel critic Mamdani shocks Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary focused on Jewish issues

Born in Uganda to a family of Indian descent, Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor, has a history of pro-Palestinian activism.

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Democrats and Republicans split on Trump’s unilateral attacks on Iranian nuclear sites

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, called “the right call,” while Democrats questioned the constitutionality of the president’s actions.

 Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, seen here at the U.S. Capitol in 2024, said the president made "the right call" in ordering attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

AOC, Ilhan Omar, other US lawmakers condemn Trump's airstrikes on Iran

Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie also slammed Trump's Iran strike decision as 'not Constitutional.’ Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman supported Trump.

Emma Edwards holds a poster while protesting outside Lafayette Park, following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, in Washington, DC, US,  June 21, 2025.

Building a blue community: Democrats Abroad in Israel relaunches with new leadership - exclusive

"Being a Democrat is a way of life, a way of living," Chair Joe Meidan told the 'Post.' "It's much more than mobilizing people to the polls."

 Meidan and Vice Chair Chaya Houpt.

Over 100 Democrats vote 'no' to resolution condemning Boulder attack

Despite opposition, the resolution passed with a 280-113 split, with all 'no' votes coming from Democrats.

 An Israeli flag is placed near police tape, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.

Trump says Musk to face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Musk and Trump began exchanging insults this week, as Musk denounced Trump's bill as a "disgusting abomination."

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.

The importance of bipartisanship - opinion

Israel should return to its traditional fostering of bipartisan support in its relationship with America.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on the day of Netanyahu’s address to Congress last year. Israel must stop preferring Republicans and scorning Democrats, and instead return to its traditional fostering of bipartisan support, the writer urges.