Zohran Mamdani

El-Sayed's victory exposes a growing divide between Israelis and American Jews - opinion

The willingness of some Jewish progressives to support candidates sharply critical of Israel reflects a cultural shift that Israelis can no longer ignore.

Attendees at the Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus “Summer Simcha” event listen to Jewish congressional candidate Jeremy Moss ahead of the midterms in Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.
US MIDDLE EAST envoy Tom Barrack ( pictured) has met with Iraq’s top judicial official three times in the past month, as Washington seeks to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militias in the country.

Middle Israel: Who lost America? - opinion

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Jewish Democrats must not abandon Israel after their midterm victory - opinion

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) join hands at a More Perfect University presents Students vs Billionaires Town Hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, October 26, 2026.

When tikkun olam comes at the expense of solidarity with Israel - opinion


Orthodox Jewish lawmakers reach record 11 in New York legislature after midterm elections

New York's state legislature will have a record 11 Shabbat-observant Jewish lawmakers following Tuesday's elections, as pro-Israel candidates and Democratic socialists won seats.

The state Assembly debates budget bills on May 26, 2026, at the state Capitol in Albany, New York.

US Democratic tsunami: Three major challenges facing Israel after Republican defeat - analysis

Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for years to come.

The US Capitol building, during the US midterm elections, in Washington, DC, US, November 3, 2026.

Dan Goldman and the dawn of performative politics - opinion

Ee are witnessing the end of an era, the end of politics centered primarily on policy, principle, and sincere conviction, and the emergence of something different: politics of performance.

Congressman Dan Goldman

American Jews face new political challenges over Israel and Muslim candidates - opinion

Most Jews, including those who supported Mamdani, were very much aware of what his program was. He hid nothing, no matter how much he smiled.

Republican US Senate candidate, former US Representative Mike Rogers shakes hands with US President Donald Trump during a rally, ahead of the midterm elections, at an entertainment complex in Port Huron, Michigan, US, October 25, 2026.

America provided safe refuge to some who now seek to dismantle it from within – opinion

US Rep. Ilhan Omar and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are just two examples in a long line of turncoats – those who strive to undermine the very values that protect them.

A shaft of light illuminates the Star of David atop the Park East Synagogue in New York City. American Jewry knows what this country that gave it refuge stands for: Democracy, religious liberty, and freedom, the writer maintains.

Israel has not invested enough resources into hasbara, and now we are paying the price - opinion

We need to find a way to project the factual reality of the one Jewish state; currently, we are paying the price of not recognizing the significance of the battle of the word.

FOUR DAYS to the election of a new Knesset.

Mamdani calls for end to Israeli 'occupation, genocide' after IDF detains volunteers in West Bank

Mamdani’s comments come after several other Jewish organizations and world leaders decried the IDF’s decision to detain around 90 volunteers who went to help Palestinian farmers.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks, September 14, 2026; illustrative

'All the enemies of Israel want me to lose,' Netanyahu tells 'Post' in pre-election day interview

PM threatens to respond with force and might if Iran makes a “big mistake,” claims Tehran was “on the verge of atomic bombs” • Full interview to be published Thursday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

Larry David kvetches about Democratic Socialists of America, takes aim at their antisemitism

In a new Air Mail essay, Larry David proposes relocating Israelis to a remote Pacific island and renaming Jews "the Bagel People" in a satire targeting the DSA.

Larry David attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Series LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS at Hollywood Legion Theater on June 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Mamdani, Paris already knows where 'globalize the Intifada' ends up - comment

A Jew in France or New York should be able to hold any opinion about Israel, or none, without being tested on it before walking into a synagogue.

A destroyed car near the Marianne statue at the Place de la Republique, with a yellow vest put on it, the day after clashes during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.