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Stuck between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, sense wins out in Florida primaries - comment

Florida’s primaries produced plenty of the political chaos for which the state has become famous. Ultimately, antisemitism was rejected, and it was a good night for pro-Israel and Jewish candidates.

Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.
 El gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis habla en la Cena Amos Tuck de la NHGOP 2023 en Manchester, New Hampshire, EE.UU., 14 de abril de 2023.

After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office

Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaigns outside of the Kings Point Clubhouse polling station on August 18, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary after Florida redistricting upends her longtime district

HALLANDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon waves as she is introduced to the congregation at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on August 17, 2026 in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

Florida democratic socialist Nixon wins Democratic Senate primary in upset


Yair Golan isn’t democracy’s defender if he neglects its norms – opinion

The leader of the Democrats Party needs to show a willingness to include those who oppose him if he wishes to uphold his motto

hDemocrats Party chair Yair Golan speaks to the press in Tel Aviv in July 2026.

AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue

AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $30 million to support Stevens’ campaign, toppling its previous records in a bid to prevent one of its most vocal Democratic critics from reaching the Senate. 

Campaign signs outside of an early voting site in Oak Park, Michigan, on August 2, 2026.

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll

The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026.

A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs - opinion

Benny Gantz should heed his favorite slogan that saving the country is the most important thing of all, abandoning the naive notion of unity that will saddle the state with more Likud years

OPPOSITION LEADER Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attend an election event for the joint list “Together” ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, central Israel, May 12, 2026.

Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention

Nessel has raised the alarm about antisemitism within the party for years, alleging in 2024 that Rashida Tlaib had been antisemitic when criticizing charges filed against pro-Palestinian protesters.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll

According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Lapid asks US Democratic senators not to 'give up' on Israel at Washington meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also in the US, having attended the wake of senator Lindsey Graham and met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid meets with senior US Democratic senators in Washington, July 29, 2026.

US-Israel alliance pushed toward a bitter Democratic split over Gaza war and Netanyahu

Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries, and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge US support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, nation's top spy

Clayton's hearing earlier this month at times erupted into shouting, as Clayton insisted to several Democratic senators that he was not an election denier.

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.