Anti-Israel

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.
US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, speaks to supporters at his Get Out to Vote rally in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 2026.

Donald Trump: Abdul El-Sayed is a 'communist loser' who hates Israel, Jews 'with a passion'

File photo: A protestor is arrested as activists from Palestine Action protest at the HQ of Elbit, an Israeli owned company that makes drones for use by the Israeli military and other foreign powers on May 15, 2022 in Bristol, England.

UK Supreme Court to hear appeal over Palestine Action proscription in November

Democratic nominee William Lawrence after the Michigan Democratic House primary.

Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House


US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary

Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.

US Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO) speaks with reporters after the House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on the ongoing conflict with Iran on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 23, 2026

Support for Israel takes center stage in Michigan, Missouri Democratic primaries - analysis

Contests featuring Abdul El-Sayed and Cori Bush will test whether criticism of Israel has become a broader force among Democratic voters.

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed greets supporters at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 7, 2026. The rally also featured Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism.

Professor wins UK anti-Zionism appeal, but court rejects blanket protection

A UK employment tribunal ruled that a Bristol professor’s anti-Zionist beliefs were protected, but the ruling stopped short of blanket protection.

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

'It never happened': Norman Finkelstein challenges Oct. 7 sexual violence on Hasan Piker’s podcast

Finkelstein discussed his new book with Hasan Piker and disputed evidence of sexual violence, prompting a response from Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy.

Author and political scientist Norman Finkelstein at thepolitical commentator Hasan Piker’s streaming program.

Australian appeal judge rules video recording of Bankstown nurses' antisemitic threats admissible

An Australian appeals court ruled that an unedited video of two former nurses making antisemitic threats may be presented as evidence at trial.

Two Australian nurses who were suspended for saying they would, and have already killed Israeli pateints, February 12, 2025.

Extremist content creators spread conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Spain's migration crisis

The theories were sparked by scrutiny of a social media post made by Yair Netanyahu in 2019 and gained traction even after Spanish authorities ruled out any Moroccan interference.

Migrants walk next to a USECIC Guardia Civil member after swimming through Spain's Ceuta border from the Moroccan side to reach the border fence, in Ceuta, Spain, July 30, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video

Mamdani’s Netanyahu video fuels debate over meaning of antisemitism - opinion

As accusations and defenses fly, Mamdani’s critics and supporters are debating a central question: when does anti-Israel rhetoric become antisemitic?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

Pro-Palestinian activists convicted of criminal damage after targeting Picasso artwork

The incident took place at the National Gallery in London, where two Youth Demand activists approached Pablo Picasso’s 1901 masterpiece Motherhood and taped a graphic poster over its glass cover.

Protesters dressed as suffragettes as chant their message and hold signs during the demonstration at National Gallery on March 6, 2026 in London, England.

Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer

Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.

Britain's Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Slaughter speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023.

Zohran Mamdani's obsession with Israel is failing New York - opinion

When leaders declare open season on Israel, haters declare open season on the Jews.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an unknown location, in this still image taken from handout video released July 21, 2026.