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Supporters watch the program outside the venue where Democratic presidential candidate former vice president Joe Biden is speaking, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
July 17, 2024, 7:54 am
Bucking far-left flank, Democrats advance platform touting support for Israel
Position tempered by push for Palestinian statehood, criticism of Israeli policy in the West Bank; contrasts with GOP’s unconditional support, which galvanizes Milwaukee crowd
By Jacob Magid
Workers prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
July 10, 2024, 1:43 am
‘Not Biden’s policy’: Official says Democrats’ Israel plank won’t include aid cutoff
Administration official vows 2024 election platform will reflect president’s views, after ‘Uncommitted’ leader urges party to back an arms embargo and immediate ceasefire in Gaza
By JTA and Jacob Magid
Ben Rhodes participates in the 'Stranger than Fiction: A Conversation with Cast Members of the West Wing' panel at Politicon at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
May 5, 2020, 10:29 pm
Former US national security officials urge Dems to oppose annexation in platform
In letter to DNC, more than 30 Democratic foreign policy veterans push for 2020 document to take strong stance against Israel extending sovereignty over West Bank territories
By Eric Cortellessa
US Vice President Joe Biden speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on a night dedicated to national security, July 27, 2016. (DNC Flickr)
July 28, 2016, 10:47 pm
At DNC national security night, Israel is notable for its absence
Speeches hailing Hillary Clinton’s security policy bona fides feature Islamic State, Iran, but not the Jewish state
By Ben Sales
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the 95th Representative Assembly of the National Education Association July 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)
July 28, 2016, 1:33 am
Clinton personally ensured pro-Israel platform, says adviser
In talk to Jewish group at Democratic convention, Wendy Sherman reveals ‘very direct instructions’ from party nominee
By JTA
Shannon Holter, a resident of Chagrin Falls, waves an American flag at her six month old son, Ethan, outisde of Quicken Loans Arena on July 11, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio ahead of the Republican National Convention. (Angelo Merendino/Getty Images/AFP
July 12, 2016, 11:49 pm
Republicans okay platform excluding ‘two-state’ language
Party committee unanimously votes to omit references to a Palestinian state alongside Israel as solution to conflict
By Ron Kampeas
In this photo taken June 24, 2016, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. speaks in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
July 12, 2016, 6:21 am
Sanders to back Clinton. Will supporters follow?
Despite significant concessions in party platform, many say they’d favor third-party candidate to presumptive Democratic nominee
By Catherine Lucey
Jonathan A. Greenblatt, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, speaks at the ADL Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on November 6, 2014.(courtesy ADL)
June 30, 2016, 3:13 am
ADL lauds Dems’ platform backing two states, opposing BDS
Group’s CEO Jonathan Greenblatt urges GOP to use similar language to reflect bipartisan consensus on Israel
By Chad Weisman
J Street Executive Director Jeremy Ben-Ami addresses the group’s conference in Washington, March 21, 2015. (Courtesy JTA/J Street)
June 26, 2016, 4:23 am
J Street lauds Democrats for putting Palestinian rights in platform
Despite rejection of language calling for ‘end to occupation and settlements,’ new stance still marks step forward, head of dovish lobby says
By ToI Staff and AP
Illustrative: A sign welcoming attendees at J Street’s 2013 national conference in Washington, DC. (Courtesy of J Street)
June 7, 2016, 5:36 am
J Street asks Democrats for ‘balanced position’ on Israel
Petition urges recognition of Palestinian claims in Jerusalem, criticism of settlements, opposition to BDS
By JTA
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is interviewed on NBC's "Meet the Press," May 29, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
May 31, 2016, 1:22 am
Bernie Sanders: Israel has a right to US protection
‘I lived in Israel, I have family in Israel,’ Democratic contender tells ‘Meet the Press.’ Adds: Palestinian people ‘cannot be pushed aside’
By JTA
Bernie Sanders, Democratic presidential candidate, speaking at a campaign rally at California Sate University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California, May 17, 2016. (Jim Steinfeldt/Getty Images)
May 26, 2016, 8:44 pm
Sanders expects ‘consensus’ on Palestinian rights at party convention
Presidential hopeful calls for revising the Democratic platform to acknowledge Israeli occupation
By JTA
Abraham Katsman
September 12, 2012, 7:20 pm
Abraham Katsman
Why trust the Democrats on Jerusalem?
The outrageousness of the stories surrounding the party’s now-you see-them, now-you-don’t sections relating to Israel grows daily
Joshua Hammerman
September 9, 2012, 5:40 pm
Joshua Hammerman
Democratic hedging, Republican wedging
If the candidates want to demonize each other in order to please major donors, let them do it in another sandbox — not in the away marked ‘Israel’
Kerry Brodie
September 9, 2012, 2:38 pm
Kerry Brodie
For Jewish voters, Israel is not a partisan issue
My vote is going to be about a lot more than an omission in a three-paragraph platform statement about Israel
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