Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email [email protected].
Jacob KornbluhSenior Political Reporter
By Jacob Kornbluh
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Fast Forward Mamdani’s criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians attracted voters, new poll shows
Among voters who supported Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary, 62% said his support for Palestinian rights swayed their decision
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News After Mamdani and Gaza, are Democrats turning against Israel?
Pro-Israel New York Democrats are talking differently about Israel. Is the party’s direction changing after Mamdani’s victory?
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Fast Forward Trump administration promotes official with history of antisemitic ties to lead U.S. peace efforts
The earlier appointment of Darren Beattie, who is Jewish, to the state department drew concern from Jewish groups over ties to far-right individuals and white nationalist rhetoric
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Fast Forward ‘Where are they now?’ Hunter Biden blasts protesters of his father’s pro-Israel polices, calls Netanyahu a ‘monster’
The scandal-plagued son of the former president blasted Trump’s alliance with Netanyahu and warned that Iran’s threat is exaggerated
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Fast Forward Cuomo says key factor in his primary loss was Mamdani’s support from young, Jewish and pro-Palestinian voters
The former governor said Mamdani’s clarification on ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan falls short, pledges to draw sharper contrast in NYC mayoral race
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Fast Forward Nation’s largest teachers union rejects move to cut ties with ADL
The National Education Association rejected a resolution to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League over its Israel advocacy. Critics say the debate reveals deeper tensions over how schools address antisemitism.
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Fast Forward ‘The wrong message’: Jewish groups slam Brad Lander for divesting from Israel
Lander, the New York City Comptroller, said he was hewing to longstanding policy when he divested from Israel bonds
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News Exclusive: J Street spurns ADL in teachers union fight, saying its approach ‘demeans the meaning of antisemitism’
J Street’s move comes as progressives show increasing anger at the ADL’s uncompromising defense of Israel
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