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Congress Is Trying (Again) To Ban Boycotting Israel

The bipartisan bill, which passed the House, takes aim at university boycotts of any “major strategic partner.”

Reason · Sep 3

Aipac’s brand has become toxic. Can this ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ rival move in?

J Street’s liberal Zionist politics are landing with the Democratic establishment but the electorate may have moved on

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats voted to remove $3.3 billion in aid from Israel. This vote marks a significant shift in once solid bipartisan support for the nation. The tally showed a deep division within the Democratic Party over the war strategy. Republicans largely voted to preserve the Israel…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Rep. Jamaal Bowman Faces Tough Primary Challenge In New York

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's stance on the conflict in Gaza has sparked a contentious primary race in North Bronx and Westchester County.

Top News · May 12, 2024

The pro-Israel groups planning to spend millions in US elections

A handful of groups, led by Aipac, have been a powerful force in American politics – but has Israel’s war in Gaza changed the equation?

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2024

Revealed: Congress backers of Gaza war received most from pro-Israel donors

Guardian analysis finds top recipients of pro-Israel contributions in last elections were centrist Democrats who defeated progressives in primaries

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2024

Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution

More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution

Salon · Dec 6, 2023

‘No ceasefire!’: tens of thousands march for Israel in Washington DC

Speakers from Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer to Republican House speaker Mike Johnson greeted crowds

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2023

J Street Adds Controversial Union Leader To Board, Drawing Criticism

Randi Weingarten's appointment to J Street's board raises concerns over her handling of COVID-19 school closures 

Zenger · Oct 8, 2023

Palestinian president condemned over Holocaust remarks

Mahmoud Abbas said last month Jews were murdered for their ‘social role’ as money lenders, not because they were Jewish

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023