Politics

In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats opponent who donated to AIPAC

In a House Democratic primary, meanwhile, a candidate favored by an AIPAC-allied super PAC emerged victorious.

This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman

Joe Vogel identifies as Jewish, Latino and LGBTQ while focusing on bread-and-butter issues in his Maryland district.

Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’

The forceful pushback comes as the Biden administration is endeavoring to make clear that despite recent tensions, it continues to support Israel’s war effort against Hamas.

In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

Protesters outside Columbia University, April 30, 2024. (Luke Tress)

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds

State Department report cites ‘credible’ Israeli violations of international law, but recommends continuing military aid

Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy

Four students present a case for divesting from Israel before a university board

After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment

U.N. General Assembly elevates status of Palestine delegation

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