Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel activism sparks controversy in DC — and within his own family. In Israel, he’s a star. The congressman says he suffers near constant opprobrium stateside for his support for Israel and sometimes the tension strikes close to home. By Ron Kampeas April 9, 2024 7:35 am
6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’ Their statement came as President Joe Biden says Israel must deliver more aid to Gaza, “no excuses.” March 1, 2024 5:17 pm
Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him? Torres’ departure illustrates an identity crisis faced by pro-Israel Jews who identify as progressive but who now find themselves at odds with a movement they once embraced. February 22, 2024 2:27 pm
Ritchie Torres: Anti-Israel protesters celebrating Oct. 7 are like white people who cheered lynchings By Ron Kampeas January 16, 2024 9:15 pm
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries once defended uncle’s antisemitic speech and Louis Farrakhan, report says By Ron Kampeas April 14, 2023 5:25 pm
Letter from top Dems to Biden: ‘Use all diplomatic tools available’ to stop Israeli judiciary reforms By Ron Kampeas March 8, 2023 5:59 pm
AIPAC funds help Henry Cuellar, one of Congress’ most conservative Dems, cling to narrow lead in key Texas race By Ron Kampeas May 25, 2022 10:21 am
Pro-Palestinian influence at center of congressional bribery allegations By Ron Kampeas February 3, 2022 5:25 pm
73 congressional Democrats to Biden: Reverse more of Trump’s Israel policies and call settlements illegal By Ron Kampeas June 24, 2021 5:57 pm
Ideas For Democrats, it’s OK to agree to disagree on Israel By Karen Adler and Ada Horwich June 23, 2021 3:52 pm