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The Democrats need a nominee with a backbone on Israel issues - editorial

The Democratic Party faces a decision point. It can choose to separate itself from activists and elected voices who demand maximalist rhetoric on Israel, or it can keep trying to appease them.

 The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed on the scoreboard at the United Center during a media walkthrough in Chicago, Jan. 18, 2024.
Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

 Chicago police at March on DNC, Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

The 2024 DNC: A clear stand against extremism and support for Israel - opinion

 The writer speaks during a committee discussion in the Knesset about the demand for equality in Israeli politics.

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion


'Rampant antisemitism on campus': Free speech vs. civil rights in schools

Concerns about campus climate are heightened as students return to school after a contentious spring marked by anti-Israel demonstrations.

 Demonstrators holding a banner protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers as they block a street, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 18, 2024.

Harris promises support for Israel with call for Palestinian self-determination in speech

Harris is the only speaker who addressed Israel or Gaza from the convention stage on Thursday. 

 Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 22, 2024.

Democrats' biggest rift, Gaza, mostly ignored at convention

Harris is expected to call for an urgent end to the war during her Thursday acceptance speech and for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas,

 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.

Josh Shapiro: ‘Donald Trump is obsessed with me’

“He’s someone who has routinely peddled antisemitic tropes like this," Shapiro said.

 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro greets the crowd before the start of a campaign rally at t the Liacouras Center at Temple University, Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024.

Democrats deny mainstage spot to pro-Palestinian group after parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appear

The delegation of activists belongs to “Uncommitted,” the movement that calls for an end to the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

 Abbas Alawieh, a leader of pro-Palestinian "Uncommitted" delegates to the Democratic National Convention, conducts a sit-in outside the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

PBS Judy Woodruff falsely claims Trump urged Netanyahu to hold off on deal

The statement Woodruff made at the DNC about Trump and Netanyahu was found to be false on two accounts.

 Judy Woodruff speaks at a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 28, 2023.

Extremist leader and organization at heart of anti-Israel DNC protest

Anti-Israel protests at the DNC in Chicago were led by a coalition including radical pro-terrorist groups who have used the platform to further their organization's interests.

 Demonstrators display signs during the "March on the DNC" rally on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Uncommitted DNC delegates stage sit-in, in protest of refusal of permission to address Gaza

Abbas Alawieh and other uncommitted delegates held a press conference on the sidewalk outside of the convention center.

 Mohamed Mawri, originally from Yemen, wearing a mask in the colors of the Palestinian flag, takes part in a pro-Palestinian rally on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024

DNC stands in support as parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for deal

"The room was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke," Naftali told The Post following Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin's speech at the DNC. "It was stunning." 

 on Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is being held hostage in Gaza, speak on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.

'Jews have to meet in secret at DNC', says Holocaust survivor, ex-ADL head Foxman

"After 50 years fighting antisemitism in America, I could not have imagined a time Jews would have to meet in secret locations in Chicago at DNC," Foxman wrote.

 Holocaust survivor Abraham Foxman embraces U.S. President Joe Biden during the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, U.S. May 7, 2024.