Buttigieg’s about-face on Israel signals possible shift in Democratic politics

Wasserman Schultz’s reelection bid ignites tensions within Democratic Party

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s (D-FL) reelection race has turned into a local and national flashpoint following the Republican-led redistricting process in Florida, and risks driving a wedge in traditional Black-Jewish alliances in the state and the party. Wasserman Schultz is running in South Florida’s newly redrawn 20th Congressional District, a decision pitting the longtime Democratic... <a href="">Read More</a>

Democratic leaders begin to abandon Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations

Democratic leaders coalesced around calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race on Monday following a Politico report in which an ex-girlfriend of Platner’s accused the Democrat of sexual assault, an account the outlet backed up with her correspondence and other interviews. Platner denied the allegation outright but said in a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Israeli Ambassador Leiter says Israel, Lebanon agreement supersedes Iran MOU

Jerusalem and Beirut see their trilateral agreement signed with the U.S. last month as “superseding” the memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said on Monday. “Whether the United States does, you’ll have to ask the administration spokesman,” he added, speaking at an event hosted by... <a href="">Read More</a>

American and Israeli officials skeptical as Hamas pledges to hand over governing authority

American and Israeli officials expressed skepticism on Monday that Hamas would follow through with its pledge to dissolve its governing body that has ruled Gaza for over two decades. Hamas announced the dissolution of the “Emergency Committee,” the terrorist organization’s governing body, and the resignation of Mohammed al-Farra as the committee’s chief on Monday. The... <a href="">Read More</a>

American and Israeli officials skeptical as Hamas pledges to hand over governing authority

American and Israeli officials expressed skepticism on Monday that Hamas would follow through with its pledge to dissolve its governing body that has ruled Gaza for over two decades. Hamas announced the dissolution of the “Emergency Committee,” the terrorist organization’s governing body, and the resignation of Mohammed al-Farra as the committee’s chief on Monday. The... <a href="">Read More</a>