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Where is the liberal Zionist's place at the US Democratic victory party? - opinion

For some American Jews, the election sparked celebration. For others, quite the opposite. For me, the competing emotions have brought into focus a tension generations of Jews have long faced.

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People vote at a polling station at the Buck Creek School, during the US midterm elections on Election Day, in Jefferson County, Kansas, US, November 3, 2026.

Israel must rebuild bipartisan support before America’s next political shift - opinion

Larry David attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Series LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS at Hollywood Legion Theater on June 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Larry David kvetches about Democratic Socialists of America, takes aim at their antisemitism

US Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Republican incumbent spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism in strongly Jewish NY distict


DSA condemns Capital Jewish Museum shooting after one of its factions praises the attack

“Democratic Socialists of America seek to democratically transform our society and reject vigilante violence,” DSA posted on X.

Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America take part in a rally on International Women’s Day in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, March 8, 2018.

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

The Pittsburgh DSA withdrew its ballot referendum to boycott Israel after facing legal challenges, citing strategic reasons amid opposition.

 A CROWD attends a vigil outside the Tree of Life synagogue, marking one week after the deadly shooting there, in Pittsburgh, in 2018.

Strife in Democratic Socialists of America over mourning Haniyeh, anti-Zionism

The DSA said they "mourn and honor the martyrs of Lebanon and Palestine and express our unwavering solidarity with their popular resistance movements."

Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America take part in a rally on International Women’s Day in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, March 8, 2018.

Democratic Socialists pull endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez after she hosts panel on antisemitism

Hardline pro-Palestinian groups in the city have tacked further to the left, targeting progressive lawmakers for supporting President Joe Biden, who the activists accuse of backing a “genocide.”

 Anti-Israel protesters holding a defaced campaign sign for New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside a rally in the Bronx, June 22, 2024.

How watermelon got on Jenn Garner’s daughter’s sweatshirt as a Palestinian nationalism symbol

The group took offense at the map — meant to display the shape of Palestine — saying that it “erases the entire country of Israel.”

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NY State Sen. Julia Salazar distances herself from staffers’ endorsement of Hamas attack

Isabel Anreus, Salazar’s chief of staff, liked an October 7 post that said, “The stuff happening in Palestine really cheers me up.”

 Salazar speaking at a February 2020 rally for affordable housing

US Capitol police clash with protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire

US Capitol Police said approximately 150 people were "illegally and violently protesting" in front of Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington.

 Demonstrators stand facing police officers as people march during a multi-denominational event hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America, IfNotNow Movement and Jewish Voice for Peace calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Washington, DC.

Democratic Socialists of America not expelling Rep. Bowman for Israel trip

The Democratic Socialists of America — which endorses BDS — opted not to expel Rep. Jamaal Bowman for a trip he took to Israel last month with the liberal Israel lobby J Street.

Jamaal Bowman speaks at a watch party as he takes an early lead in the democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District in Yonkers, New York, US, June 23, 2020.

Progressive Dem Ritchie Torres, supporter of Israel, won't join 'Squad'

Torres noted that BDS as a movement unfairly targets and singles out Israel.

Soon-to-be Democratic Party Congressman Ritchie Torres.

Democratic Socialists of America criticized for survey on Israel boycott

The response to the survey has been mixed, with some accusing the DSA of antisemitism and singling-out Israel, while others defended the group as rightfully criticizing Israeli actions.

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