Democratic Party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Democratic Party, translated into English and compared across sources. 37 recent stories.
Ronen Tzur Quits Democratic Party Primary, Blasts Its Leadership
Ronen Tzur withdrew from the Democratic Party primaries and said the party has become too extreme for him. He blamed an anonymous text smear campaign, later traced to Nimrod Sheff…
Trump Seeks $88 Billion in Emergency War Funding From Congress
Donald Trump asked Congress for an extra $88 billion, largely to fund the war with Iran. The package faces strong Democratic opposition and is unlikely to pass the Senate. CNN rep…
Anti-judicial reform activist repurposes protest WhatsApp groups for her primary bid
Nava Rozolio, a leading anti-judicial overhaul activist, has turned her protest WhatsApp groups into campaign channels for her run in the Democratic Party primaries. She said she…
Mamdani Backed Primary Winners Deepen Jewish Anxiety in New York
Three congressional candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries in New York, alarming many in the city's Jewish community. The results, including a win by Jewish…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
Denmark Reopens Legal Review of a Nationwide Ban on Mosque Call to Prayer
Denmark’s government is reviewing whether to impose a nationwide ban on the Muslim call to prayer from loudspeakers. Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said the move would build…
Trump’s Capitol Hill Meeting With Republicans Turns Into a Heated Fight Over Iran
Donald Trump’s Wednesday meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill devolved into a heated argument over the war in Iran and limits on his military powers. Senators, led by…
Poll Finds Record Share of Americans Say U.S. Supports Israel Too Much
A Quinnipiac University poll found a record 48% of American voters say the U.S. supports Israel too much. The survey also showed skepticism about Trump’s Iran policy, his overall…
Former Labor faction chair Ram Shefa to run in Democrats primary
Ram Shefa, the former head of Labor’s Knesset faction, announced that he will contest the Democratic Party’s primary. He has been serving as the kibbutz movement’s rehabilitation…
Jack Schlossberg’s social media fame falls short in New York Democratic primary
Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s only grandson, ran in New York’s Democratic primary but lost decisively. Despite 1.5 million social media followers and a high-profile campaign…
Trump's approval sinks as Americans doubt Iran ceasefire deal
A Reuters-Ipsos poll found Donald Trump’s approval at 34%, his lowest in his second term. Americans were broadly skeptical of the June 17 Iran ceasefire and of whether the war was…
Trump lashes out after Senate rebuke over Iran war powers
Trump attacked the U.S. Senate after it passed a 50-48 war powers resolution limiting his military action against Iran. He said the vote helped the enemy, pledged to continue his…
Smear Texts Against Democratic Party Candidate Traced to His Own Spokesman
Thousands of smear texts sent to Democrats party members attacking Nimrod Sheffer were traced to Sheffer’s own spokesman. Sheffer apologized on X, while the incident is now seen a…
Brooklyn café refunds pro-Israel congressman and tells him not to return
A Brooklyn café refunded Congressman Dan Goldman for a $9.82 coffee and told him not to return after a pro-Israel dispute. Goldman said he bought the drink to thank a barista who…
Mamdani Sparks Backlash After Calling AIPAC a 'Monster' in Speech
Zohran Mamdani called AIPAC a “monster” in a weekend speech in New York, accusing it of using dark money to divide Americans. Bernie Sanders also criticized the group at the same…
Republican Party Chief in Israel Says Trump Did Not Abandon Israel Over Iran Deal
Mark Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel, said Donald Trump did not abandon Israel in the US-Iran deal. He argued Trump is prioritizing the November midterms, keeping…
Trump Says Iran Was Punished Only After He Took Office
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about the end of the war with Iran, claiming his administration achieved major success. He attacked Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the Democratic…
Trump Says War Left Iran Militarily Crippled, Defends His Role in Israel Policy
Donald Trump said the war with Iran has left the country nearly defenseless and ridiculed Democrats for saying otherwise. In an Axios interview, he also claimed influence over Isr…
Trump Defends Iran Deal, Dismisses Critics as “Stupid”
Donald Trump on Friday defended the Iran agreement he signed Thursday night and attacked critics, including Democrats and many Republicans. He said Iran was weakened, would get no…
Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation
Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million preside…
Pentagon Filing Says xAI’s Grok Helped Support U.S. Strikes in Iran
A U.S. court filing says xAI’s Grok was used by the Pentagon in strikes on Iran, helping support attacks on about 2,000 targets in four days. The revelation has intensified debate…
Iran Strikes Kurdish Opposition Camp in Northern Iraq After Ceasefire Deal Announcement
Iran struck an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp near Erbil in northern Iraq on Tuesday, its first attack since the US-Iran war-ending deal was announced. Kurdish groups fear they a…
Maldives President Says Ban on Israeli Visitors Will Stay in Force
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said the ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country will remain in place. He used a party rally on Dhallu Maadhoo to attack the opposit…
Lawmakers Push for Disclosure as Trump’s Iran Deal Faces Congressional Review
US lawmakers are demanding details of President Donald Trump’s new interim Iran agreement and say Congress must review it before sanctions relief. Both Democrats and Republicans a…
Hillary Clinton Says Biden’s 2024 Re-Election Bid Was a “Terrible Mistake”
Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024 was a “terrible mistake” that hurt him, his legacy and the country. She argued a stronger Democratic primary c…
Alaska election officials bar a Republican candidate over a confusingly similar name
Alaska election officials disqualified Dan J. Sullivan from the U.S. Senate race, saying he filed under the same name as incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan to mislead voters. Repub…
Israel Should Stop Relying on One American Ally, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel has become too dependent on one U.S. political camp and must diversify its alliances. It argues that the Trump era showed personal ties are not…
The United States Keeps Failing to Finish the Job, from Versailles to Iran
The article says U.S. allies, especially in the Middle East, no longer trust Washington because it repeatedly fails to convert pressure into victory. It surveys American failures…
Washington Divided Over Trump’s Iran Deal, with Critics Calling It a Surrender
The U.S.-Iran deal signed overnight drew fierce criticism in Washington from Republicans and Democrats, even as many welcomed the end of the war. GOP hawks urged a congressional v…
Biden Family Pushes Back as Democrats Relitigate 2024 Defeat
Joe Biden’s recent public reappearance and his family’s campaign to defend his legacy have reopened deep Democratic Party anger over the 2024 defeat. Former aides and top Democrat…
Strategist Ronen Tzur Enters Democratic Party Primary Race
Ronen Tzur announced he will run in the Democrats party primaries ahead of the next election. He said the party could win about 17 seats and named Yair Golan as a possible defense…
Trump Turns 80 Amid Fresh Questions Over His Health and Energy
As Donald Trump turns 80, new reporting and polling have intensified concerns about his health, stamina and public behavior. The White House insists he is in excellent condition…
Yair Golan Rebukes Activist Over Remarks About Religious Soldiers
Naor Narkis, a social activist expected to run in the Democratic Party primaries, sparked outrage with derogatory remarks about religious Zionist soldiers. Party chair Yair Golan…
Outrage After Democratic Party Candidate Blames Religious Zionists for Their War Deaths
Naor Narkis, a Democrats party Knesset candidate and founder of the secularization group Hozrim Be’Tvuna, drew criticism after saying religious Zionists are highly draft dodging a…
Netanyahu's Promised 'Total Victory' Has Left Israel Facing a Diplomatic Backlash
Ben Caspit says Netanyahu's pursuit of military triumphs produced a severe diplomatic setback for Israel. He argues the current U.S.-Iran understanding leaves Tehran's nuclear thr…
Swiss Voters Weigh Capping Population at 10 Million by 2050
Swiss voters will decide whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050. The proposal, backed by the Swiss People’s Party, has split the electorate and alarmed busi…
Impeached South Korean President Gets 30 More Years for Treason Case
A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 more years in prison for ordering drone flights into North Korea. Judges said he tried to provoke Pyongya…