Ritchie Torres, a congressman from the Bronx, has sparked controversy for his staunch pro-Israel stance amidst growing criticism of Israel's actions.

The article discusses the challenges faced by members of the Congressional progressive group known as the Squad, particularly focusing on Cori Bush of Missouri, who is facing difficulties in her re-election campaign due to trailing behind her opponent Wesley Bell and facing a Department of Justice investigation.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat and vocal supporter of Israel, recently left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group he joined to champion low-income urban constituents.

In an interview with Jewish Insider, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) discussed the strong connections between the Jewish and Latino communities in his district, emphasizing their shared values and history of collaboration.