Bernie Sanders

Leiter’s blunt accuracy may be undiplomatic, but his criticism is valid - editorial

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter's words were harsh, certainly. But his criticism of J Street and Bernie Sanders is not unwarranted.

Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US departs from the US Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2025
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Anti-Zionism in America and the shifting debate over support for Israel - opinion

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.

US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support


Bernie Sanders says he 'will not be mourning' Netanyahu's departure

"I think, over the years, the coalition that he has put together has become more right-wing, and in some cases, part of that coalition is overtly racist."

Bernie Sanders

Amer Zahr, national surrogate for Sanders: Don't condemn antisemitism

"Say free, free, free Palestine and nothing else."

Amer Zahr in 2017 in Dearborn.

Bernie Sanders offers resolution blocking arms sales to Israel

Democratic President Joe Biden's administration approved the potential sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel this year, and sent it to Congress for formal review.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during the sixth 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential candidates campaign debate at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 19, 2019.

Rashida Tlaib: US tax dollars shouldn't support Israeli apartheid

David Friedman responds: Israel bends over backwards to secure Muslim worship at Muslim holy sites.

Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Warren: Consider restricting military aid in occupied territories

“By continuing to provide military aid without restriction, we provide no incentive for Israel to adjust course.”

US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to reporters during a news conference on Democrats' demand for an extension of eviction protections in the next coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid bill on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Bernie Sanders to US Senate: Let Americans go on dates again

“You’ve got young people who want to go to school, who want to socialize, want to date, want to do things that young people do,” Sanders said.

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders announces introduction of public housing legislation as part of the Green New Deal in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2019

US Senate works through the night to advance $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

With Republicans united in opposition, Democrats must keep all 50 of their members on board in order to pass the package, as they hope to do this weekend.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks beside Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on COVID-19 relief, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 11, 2021.

Sanders slams Israel for not sending COVID vaccines to Palestinians

"It is outrageous that Netanyahu would use spare vaccines to reward his foreign allies while so many Palestinians in the occupied territories are still waiting."

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders announces introduction of public housing legislation as part of the Green New Deal in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2019

Bernie Sanders mitten merchandise raises $1.8 million for Vermont charities

In case you missed it: A photo of the Jewish senator at the presidential inauguration ceremony wearing homemade mittens went viral last week.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

My Word: Beyond Bernie's mittens and memes

This is an era for kid gloves when it comes to sensitivities.

Sen. Bernie SANDERS with his now famous mittens at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on January 20.