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NYPD seen outside Manhattan’s Central Synagogue in the wake of a Friday night attack against worshipers, August 14, 2026. (Screenshots/CBS New York)
August 17, 2026, 1:33 pm
Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
Community Security Initiative says training helped congregation’s team of security guards at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue respond quickly to apprehend assailant
By Joseph Strauss
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for US Senate, smiles on stage during an election night watch party on August 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
August 12, 2026, 12:17 pm
Progressive Israel critic defeats more moderate Democrat in Minnesota Senate primary
Peggy Flanagan, who accuses Israel of committing genocide, beats Angie Craig, who’s opposed Netanyahu and Iran war, but whom Flanagan branded as ‘AIPAC’s candidate’
By Joseph Strauss
US representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) speaks on stage during Turning Point’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 21, 2025. (Olivier Touron/AFP)
July 23, 2026, 12:31 pm
Andy Biggs named GOP contender for Arizona governor amid antisemitism allegations
Republican pick who appeared on show of Holocaust denier, attended Proud Boys march and opposed law to combat Jew-hatred to run in what’s expected to be a close contest in November
By Joseph Strauss
This combination of file photos created on July 16, 2026, shows Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal in Arlington on July 14, 2026 (L); and Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Charly Triballeau and Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
July 18, 2026, 1:54 am
Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Online fans cast Sunday’s match as a highly symbolic contest due to the opposing views on Israel in Madrid and Buenos Aires; some posts criticizing Messi ‘invoke antisemitic conspiracy theories’
By Juan Melamed and Joseph Strauss
Governor candidate Francesca Hong speaks on stage during Wisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention on June 14, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for WisDems/AFP)
July 17, 2026, 8:23 pm
Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses campaign on affordability — and Israel
Candidate in Democratic primary, using pro-Palestinian stance as springboard, appears on podcasts whose hosts have been accused of antisemitism, isolating many local Jewish voters
By Joseph Strauss
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance attend an arrival ceremony for the British King and Queen on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI/AFP)
July 17, 2026, 10:53 am
Souring on JD Vance, many Jewish Republicans rally behind Marco Rubio for 2028
Prominent GOP figures don’t back a bid by the vice president amid concerns over his invoking conspiracy theories, and silence on right-wing antisemitism and voices like Tucker Carlson
By Joseph Strauss
US Senate candidate Jordan Wood takes part in a debate at the WCSH-6 television studio, July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 17, 2026, 3:43 am
Contender to replace Graham Platner as Senate candidate changes mind on ‘genocide’
While running last year, Jordan Wood ‘hesitated’ using word to describe Israeli action due to rising antisemitism, but now candidate says US can’t ‘fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza’
By Joseph Strauss
Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 9, 2026, 9:50 pm
Possible Platner replacements in Maine Senate race have divergent stands on Israel
Candidates to replace the harsh Israel critic include a DSA-backed union leader, a brewery owner who says Israel has right to defend itself, and a pro-arms embargo epidemiologist
By Joseph Strauss
Then-US Rep. Cori Bush and US Rep. Rashida Tlaib, accompanied by George Washington University students, speak during a news conference at the US Capitol, May 8, 2024, in Washington, DC. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
July 3, 2026, 5:24 am
As staunch Israel critics notch wins across the US, these candidates could be next
From Arizona to Massachusetts, candidates accusing Israel of genocide and calling to halt arms sales to it hope to replicate recent far-left electoral success in New York, Colorado
By Joseph Strauss
US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, speaks during the unveiling of the Congressional Time Capsule at the Capitol, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
June 27, 2026, 2:51 am
Jewish leaders rush to defense of Hakeem Jeffries as emboldened DSA puts him in crosshairs
Chuck Schumer could also be challenged from the left before next election, with opposition to Israel a significant factor in campaigns by the Democratic Socialists of America against leading Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
From left, Democratic congressional candidates Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier on stage during a rally ahead of New York's primary election, June 18, 2026, in Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
June 23, 2026, 4:16 pm
Israel, AIPAC and Zohran Mamdani take center stage in Tuesday’s NY primaries
From country’s most Jewish congressional district to left-wing challenges against incumbents, contests will test where Democrats stand on Jewish state
By Joseph Strauss
Alex Bores attends the Human Rights Campaign 2026 Greater New York Dinner at Marriott Marquis Times Square on February 7, 2026, in New York City. (Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images/AFP)
June 19, 2026, 5:12 am
The ‘Boalition’: How Alex Bores unites pro-Israel moderates and progressive left
NYC Upper East Side assemblyman’s focus on AI regulation helped him assemble a rare diverse support base in a crowded congressional race to succeed Jerry Nadler
By Joseph Strauss
Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2022. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via JTA)
June 12, 2026, 10:31 am
Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave US administration
Reses, who began working for Vance during Senate campaign, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in VP’s orbit; Witkoff: ‘We haven’t seen the last of him’
By Joseph Strauss
Tucker Carlson attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, January 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
June 6, 2026, 4:59 pm
Some Jewish Republicans think Carlson threat is fading; others worry he’ll run for president
Antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in party spark debate at RJC gala as Rep. Randy Fine says biggest threat now comes from the left; watchdogs fear toxic rhetoric still being normalized
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)
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
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