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Mamdani touts 'Babies not Bombs' messaging as progressive primary wins signal a power balance shift

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the morning after the primaries, Mamdani touted the triumphs as a shift in the balance of power between “working people” and “special interests.”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns with Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District during primary elections in New York City, US, June 23, 2026.
David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary

Lior Raz

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say


Two parades, one people - opinion

In New York City, thousands marched up Fifth Avenue to celebrate the Israel Day Parade. At the very same time, in Philadelphia, thousands gathered for the Adirei HaTorah celebration.

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

HaShomer HaChadash founder and CEO: 'Every Diaspora Jew should own land in Israel'

At the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, Yoel Zilberman said Israel’s future security depends not only on military strength but also on food independence, agriculture, and land connection.

Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO Hashomer Hachadash.

WIZO’s Anat Vidor at 'Post' conference: 'Be the Zionist in your community'

Vidor told the 2026 Jerusalem Post New York Conference that Zionism is not a slogan or an abstract ideal, but a lived responsibility

Anat Vidor, World WIZO President.

Shurat HaDin head at 'Post Conference: 'When people lie about Israel, I sue them'

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president and founder of the Shurat HaDin Law Center, discussed her organization's legal work against terror at the New York conference

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Attorney, Human Rights Activist, Founder and President of Shurat HaDin.

Ofer Yannay talks antisemitism, energy at 'Post' Conference

Yannay discussed the growth of his energy company over the past year, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s progress, and his views on the rising tide

Ofer Yannay, CEO and Founder, Nofar Energy; Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.

Nefesh B’Nefesh presented with Zionist Impact Award at 'Post' Conference

Co-founders Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, were presented with the Zionist Impact Award in acknowledgment of the organization’s efforts in addressing the country’s needs

Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart

Gilad Erdan: ‘Defund the UN, replace it with a real league of democracies’

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the former UN ambassador said any deal that leaves Iran’s regime in place would be dangerous for Israel’s future.

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Global President, Magen David Adom; Former Ambassador of Israel to the UN.

Kaplan Medical Center chief asserts wartime resilience, calling for hospital fortification

CEO Prof. Tarif Bader, "Our mission is to continue giving treatment to the citizens we serve," he said. "Also during wartime."

Prof. Tarif Bader, CEO of Kaplan Medical Center.

'We underestimated jihad’: JCFA experts warn of ideological war beyond the Middle East

We are moving from defense to offense, from explaining to exposing, and from defending to attacking.”

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) president Dan Diker.

Ichilov CEO: Underground wartime hospital relocation marks new era of medical resilience

CEO Eli Sprecher, “We relied on readiness - we train continuously, and when the moment arrived, we were ready.”

Prof. Eli Sprecher, CEO of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.