Democrats

House Democrats push new letter aimed at unifying the party behind an anti-West Bank annexation message to Israel

A letter seeks to reconcile two competing interests for Democrats: sounding off about a looming move that the party believes would be disastrous, and not alienating the centrist pro-Israel movement.

By Ron Kampeas June 15, 2020 7:05 pm

Full text of the letter from House Democrats warning Israel about annexation of the West Bank

Four Democrats ask their caucus to sign on to a letter warning Israel about annexation.

June 15, 2020 7:03 pm

18 Senate Democrats warn Israel that annexation would ‘fray’ ties with US

A toned-down version from an earlier draft still drew fewer than half the Democratic caucus.

May 22, 2020 4:26 pm

Bernie Sanders wins Democrats Abroad primary

By Marcy Oster March 24, 2020 2:17 pm

California Democrats vote down ‘highly flawed anti-Israel’ amendment to party platform

By Marcy Oster November 18, 2019 4:40 pm

Ro Khanna, a rising star among progressive Democrats, navigates a careful pro-Israel line

By Ron Kampeas September 19, 2019 3:24 pm

Outed CIA operative Valerie Plame recalls Jewish background in launching congressional run

By Ron Kampeas September 11, 2019 3:02 pm

Steny Hoyer has a tough job: Uniting Democrats on Israel

By Ron Kampeas August 9, 2019 4:26 pm

Second Democratic debate has a dramatic moment about race, and foreign policy barely features

By Ron Kampeas June 28, 2019 12:34 am

NY Times surveys 21 Democratic presidential candidates on Israel’s human rights record

By Gabe Friedman June 19, 2019 5:08 pm

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