Zohran Mamdani
The world’s double standard toward Israel is prejudice dressed as principle - opinion
As Israel faces relentless criticism, a disturbing double standard is emerging, one that risks turning legitimate scrutiny into anti-Israel and antisemitic prejudice.
'Ballsack Zionist': Jewish politician Lander insulted while protesting NYC Hindu nationalist event
New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away
Takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, Mamdani the Kingmaker and more
Mamdani, at his rally last week backing his preferred candidates, triggered backlash from Jewish corners for comparing pro-Israel lobbyists AIPAC to “monsters.”
The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel - opinion
Following Mamdani’s lead, Lander and Avila Chevalier both sought to turn their opponent’s support for Israel into a defining moral failure.
AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer
Boafo won with 32% of the vote in the crowded Democratic field, with 68% of votes counted on Wednesday morning. AIPAC poured $5.7 million into his campaign through its super PAC.
Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say
Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.
Palestinian-American wins New York State Senate primary race, aims to stop funding to Israel
Kawas, a democratic socialist, helped launch the "Not On Our Dime" campaign which wants to tax any New York-based organization that gives money to Israel, or Israeli charities.
New York Mayor Mamdani gets major primary wins, expanding democratic socialism in Democratic party
Some analysts and former officials say the expansion of the democratic socialist base is also in response to the Biden administration's backing of Israel's war in Gaza following October 7.
Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones
Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.
Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary
Lander, 56, has perched his campaign on a refusal to take money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group.
Lasher, Bores in tight contest to fill Nadler Congress seat in New York Democratic primary election
The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.
What to watch in Tuesday’s NY elections: Israel, AIPAC and genocide front and center
In New York City, several congressional seats are up for grabs, including the most Jewish district in the country, NY-12.
