US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.
The liberal pro-Israel lobby J Street joined AOC, Ro Khanna and others in arguing Israel should fund its own defense
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Fast Forward Tensions flare at Passover Seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
Jewish comedian Modi Rosenfeld cancelled his appearance, claiming he was unaware of the mayor's inclusion
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News Mamdani to attend Passover Seder as he navigates ties with Jewish groups amid rising antisemitism
The annual Passover event, blending art and activism, will benefit Seeds of Peace, a nonprofit supporting youth leadership and dialogue in conflict regions
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Fast Forward NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
A separate law aimed at protecting schools could be subject to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's veto.
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News Mamdani voices concerns about synagogue buffer zone bill poised to pass NYC Council
The proposal, intended to shield congregants from protests, has 35 co-sponsors, enough for a veto-proof majority to pass without the mayor’s signature
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Fast Forward NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn’t committed to sign
Amended to head off legal challenges, the City Council measure would let protesters be heard near houses of worship but allow arrest for crossing NYPD lines
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News She’s a democratic socialist who affirmed Israel’s right to exist. Can she be LA’s next mayor?
Nithya Raman thinks she can win over the city's Jewish voters. Step one: Convince them she’s not Zohran Mamdani.
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Fast Forward Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy
An Adams administration official anticipates reduced engagement with Israel under the new leadership
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Opinion I’m an Orthodox student in NYC. I’m grateful Mamdani vetoed the school buffer bill
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