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

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>

Pappas leads, but faces an unexpectedly competitive race in New Hampshire Senate primary

Moderate Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) remains favored to win the New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary, but the race is shaping up to be more competitive than expected, both in the Democratic primary and in the general election. In the primary, Pappas’ progressive challenger, Karishma Manzur, has been gaining ground against him, and leveling attacks related... <a href="">Read More</a>