The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within the Democratic Party.

In a discussion at the AJC Global Forum, Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, and Morgan Ortagus, former Spokeswoman for the Department of State in the Trump administration, debated the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the global Jewish community and Israel.

This article discusses the upcoming primary challenges faced by members of the Squad, a group of progressive Democratic lawmakers, particularly focusing on Ilhan Omar.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman is reportedly trailing by 17 points in his reelection bid against Westchester County Executive George Latimer, with Latimer gaining support from various Democratic and Jewish groups due to Bowman's controversial stance on Israel.

House Democratic leaders have recently endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel, amidst a primary challenge by Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who has gained the support of the Jewish Democratic Council of America.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the upcoming primary, marking the first time the group has backed primary challengers to Democratic incumbents.

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting that American Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Israel, insinuating a dual loyalty between American Jews and Israel.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a recent speech, emphasized the importance of securing peace and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians, aligning with the views of the majority of American Jews who have nuanced opinions on Israel.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America is strategizing to help President Joe Biden get reelected by targeting independent voters, particularly young Jewish voters who are increasingly identifying as independents.

At the ADL's annual conference on fighting antisemitism, CEO Jonathan Greenblatt defended the decision to honor Jared Kushner for his Middle East diplomacy, despite pushback from some supporters.

In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with President Joe Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

A campaign protesting President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the Michigan Democratic presidential primary declared victory as tens of thousands voted Uncommitted, surpassing expectations and voicing opposition to Biden's stance on the war in Gaza.

President Joe Biden is expected to win the Michigan primary, but the state's large Arab American population is sending a warning by considering a protest vote due to dissatisfaction with Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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.

As the special House election to replace former Representative George Santos in New York is underway, both candidates and their allies are making efforts to mobilize Jewish voters, who make up a significant portion of the electorate in the district.

Supporters of the Vote Ceasefire campaign, which aimed to get voters to write "ceasefire" on the ballot in protest of President Biden's support for Israel during the conflict with Hamas, claimed a victory in the New Hampshire primary with 1,500 write-ins.

The U.S. Senate has declined to consider a bill introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to assess whether Israel is complying with U.S. human rights laws regarding the aid it receives.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) faced criticism from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their new advertisement that compared Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, to Nazis.

Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications based on a tweet accusing Sen. Ron Johnson of white supremacy.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Defense Department official, is fighting to keep her seat in Michigan's 8th district, a Republican stronghold.

In a discussion about the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Halie Soifer, the Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, emphasizes the Democratic Party's support for Israel and addresses concerns of the Jewish community leading up to the election.

Gil Cisneros, a California congressman who won $266 million in the lottery a decade ago, still occasionally plays the lottery for fun.

President Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish Americans who vote for the Democratic Party are disloyal to Israel, sparking criticism and accusations of invoking anti-Semitic tropes.