Hochul announces security funding, enhanced police presence ahead of High Holy Days

U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announces sanctions against Israeli settlements

U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a sweeping new sanctions regime targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday, marking a major escalation in Britain’s diplomatic stance toward Israel. Addressing the House of Commons, Miliband unveiled an import ban on goods produced in settlements alongside targeted sanctions against individuals and corporate entities involved in... <a href="">Read More</a>

Antisemitism roils Providence mayoral race

In the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary in Providence, R.I., on Wednesday, Israel and antisemitism have claimed prominence as unusually divisive sources of debate for a municipal race, raising concerns among Jewish leaders who worry the focus on Middle East policy in particular will only contribute to further polarization on a sensitive issue. The election is... <a href="">Read More</a>

Rep. Jared Moskowitz: Pro-Israel Democrats are being ‘ostracized’ in the Democratic Party

For Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), the Democratic caucus has become an increasingly lonely place for those who remain staunchly pro-Israel, with what he described as bullying, harassment and threats from the anti-Israel camp contributing to the shift away from Israel among Democratic lawmakers. “What is it like to be in the caucus? It’s become lonely,”... <a href="">Read More</a>

Burnham burning Britain’s bridges

Today's Daily Kickoff covers UK settlement sanctions, shifting US Democratic party dynamics regarding Israel, New Hampshire primary races, and global geopolitical updates affecting the Jewish community.

Stefany Shaheen’s anti-AIPAC attacks haven’t boosted her fortunes in New Hampshire

Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), has been attacking AIPAC as a central message of her campaign in the closing days of her campaign. But unlike some other Democrats who have used attacks against Israel to boost fortunes with the progressive base, Shaheen has fallen behind her primary opponent, military veteran Maura... <a href="">Read More</a>