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Israel’s Syria strikes shine light on growing divide with U.S. over Middle East policy

The aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Syria earlier this week are shining a light on the growing divide between the United States and Israel over how to approach Damascus’ government and its relationship with Turkey. Israel said it struck Syria’s Abu al-Duhur air base in the country’s northwest on Monday based on intelligence that Turkey was preparing to deploy forces there, arguing that such a move would threaten Israeli security. Turkey and Syria denied any involvement from Ankara at the base, though the Syrian foreign minister said a Turkish military delegation had visited it shortly before the strikes.&nbsp; The incident garnered... <a href="">Read More</a>

At Massachusetts Senate debate, Markey touts early call for blocking Israel arms sales

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) touted his early support for efforts to block certain U.S. arms sales to Israel during a Senate debate on Thursday with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), who is challenging the Massachusetts senator for his seat. “Trump had Netanyahu’s back in his unbelievably unconscionable war against Gaza. And that’s why Bernie Sanders and... <a href="">Read More</a>

Peltola campaign mum about whether she stands by her pro-Israel record in the House

Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, which will help determine the balance of power in the Senate, is set to pit a consistent — if rarely prominent — Democratic supporter of Israel against a prominent Republican national security hawk. Unlike in some other battleground races, the issue of Israel has rarely come up in the campaign.&nbsp;... <a href="">Read More</a>

AIPAC-backed Hernandez loses to progressive Wahab in California special election

Aisha Wahab, a progressive California state senator, narrowly defeated former local mayor Melissa Hernandez in a special election in California’s 14th Congressional District, and will replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in the House. Hernandez was backed by more than $2.5 million in spending from the AIPAC-linked United Democracy Project super PAC, among other outside... <a href="">Read More</a>

Hochul tells Mamdani to stick to City Hall

This briefing covers key political developments, including primary election tensions, diplomatic maneuvers regarding Iran and the U.N., and the historic scheduling shift for Baltimore's Preakness horse race.