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Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2024. (Drew Angerer/AFP)
June 3, 2026, 6:46 pm
Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary
Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November’s statewide vote
By Joseph Strauss
Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2024. (Drew Angerer/AFP)
May 30, 2026, 5:31 am
Facing scrutiny over ‘Blind Sheikh’ ties, anti-Israel NJ candidate says he condemns antisemitism
Adam Hamawy, a Democrat running for US Congress who opposes Iron Dome and volunteered in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, tells JTA that safety of Muslims and Jews is ‘intertwined’
By Joseph Strauss
Analilia Mejia speaks to supporters after winning New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, April 16, 2026, in Montclair, NJ. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
April 18, 2026, 7:29 pm
Harsh Israel critic Analilia Mejía wins US House seat in New Jersey special election
Bernie Sanders ally who has accused Israel of genocide will fill NJ’s 11th district seat until January; AIPAC had boosted Mejía in primary by opposing more moderate Tom Malinowski
By AP and ToI Staff
Analilia Mejia speaks during a news conference outside the US Capitol on April 19, 2023, in Washington. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)
February 13, 2026, 3:46 am
Sanders ally who accuses Israel of genocide wins NJ race in which AIPAC opposed her rival
Analilia Mejia declared winner of special election for US House seat a week after voting; lobby group has defended its campaign against Tom Malinowski, who questioned unconditional aid for Israel
By Agencies
Analilia Mejia, center, speaks during a rally calling for US Supreme Court ethics reform, May 2, 2023, in Washington. (Joy Asico/AP Images for Center for Popular Democracy Action)
February 7, 2026, 11:54 am
Far-left candidate leads New Jersey race after AIPAC campaigns against her pro-Israel rival
Jewish leaders slam lobby after Analilia Mejia’s surprise showing in primary against Tom Malinowski, who refused to rule out limits on aid to Israel; race still too early to call
By ToI Staff and AP
"Moshko" the Jew dances with the devil in a Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas pageant held in New Jersey January 11, 2026. (Screenshot via Facebook via JTA)
January 17, 2026, 2:53 am
Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition appears at NJ church, drawing criticism
Church shares video of man dressed as Hasidic Jew who refers to himself as a ‘zhyd’ while carrying a sack of coins and dancing with the devil
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop speaks to reporters at the scene of the shooting at a kosher market, Dec. 11, 2019. (Jennifer Brown/City of Jersey City via JTA)
January 14, 2026, 10:29 am
Jersey City’s outgoing Jewish mayor signs antisemitism laws as ‘guardrail’ for successor
After almost 13 years in office, Steven Fulop says his final moves look to ensure next administration doesn’t go in ‘adverse’ direction, alienate Jewish community
By Grace Gilson
A school bus carrying third grade Jewish students after a rock smashed its window, on January 7, 2026. (New Jersey Police)
January 9, 2026, 9:24 pm
Child seriously hurt after rock thrown at bus of Jewish third graders in New Jersey
8-year-old undergoes surgery for fractured skull after rock smashes window on New Jersey Turnpike; police probing incident as aggravated assault
By Michael Horovitz
Anti-Israel protesters in New York City, August 16, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
December 11, 2025, 1:00 am
New Jersey city accidentally raises Palestinian flag on intifada anniversary
Hoboken mayor apologizes, saying he was unaware that he was marking mass uprising against Israel after Palestinian residents asked him to raise flag
By Luke Tress
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks during an election night party in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
November 5, 2025, 11:33 am
In NJ governor’s race, Democrat beats GOP rival whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’
Mikie Sherrill bests Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli, who said aide had been misunderstood and cast himself as Israel supporter, enjoyed support of New Jersey Orthodox Jewish leaders
By Andrew Lapin
FILE - Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, left, shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill, right, before a New Jersey gubernatorial debate, September 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
November 4, 2025, 6:46 am
Gubernatorial contests in NJ and Virginia, NYC mayoral race among major US elections on Tuesday
Elections across country will be first since Trump returned to White House earlier this year, with the president featuring prominently in many races
By AP
US Republican Jack Ciattarelli speaks during the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, October 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (AP/Heather Khalifa)
October 22, 2025, 10:42 pm
Aide to Republican candidate for NJ governor says he isn’t ‘taking money from Jews’
Jack Ciattarelli comes under fire from Democratic rival Mikie Sherrill after he doesn’t condemn remarks made in front of him at campaign dinner with Muslim group
By Grace Gilson
Rabbi Avraham Wein of Teaneck, New Jersey is seen in a video uploaded September 17, 2021. (Screen capture via YouTube)
October 6, 2025, 12:02 pm
New Jersey rabbi assaulted outside his home, helped by bystander; both lightly hurt
40-year-old man arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault after attack on Teaneck Rabbi Avraham Wein; officials denounce antisemitism, though motive not established
By ToI Staff and Luke Tress
Protesters on opposite sides clash during an anti-Israel demonstration outside a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey, on November 13, 2024. (Screen capture: Betar Worldwide via X)
September 29, 2025, 11:19 pm
US sues over November anti-Israel protest outside New Jersey synagogue
DOJ lawsuit against Party for Socialism and Liberation, Muslims for Palestine and other activists cites law usually used to prosecute people who block access to abortion clinics
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Illustrative: A prisoner holding the bars of a jail cell. (Channel 2 news screenshot)
September 18, 2025, 1:40 pm
Two Israelis sentenced to years in US prisons for separate fraud scams
Daniel Dadoun gets 40 months for $3.2 million swindle of federal COVID aid program; accountant Hava Yfrah-Austin gets 51 months for defrauding 2 businesses out of at least $10 million
By Stuart Winer
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