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Bill Pascrell, NJ Democrat who tread a fine line on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dies at 87

The Paterson native mostly pulled off a balancing act, remaining pro-Israel while representing one of the country’s largest Palestinian-American communities.

By Andrew Silow-Carroll August 21, 2024 6:07 pm

A Jew and a Palestinian are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza during the Democratic convention in Chicago

The two runners are mounting a quiet resistance against the divisions that have widened since the launch of the Israel-Hamas war.

August 21, 2024 1:53 pm

DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

The American Jewish story distilled through Doug Emhoff was emblematic of the difficulties Democrats have grappled with conciliating the party’s loyal Jewish American base and pro-Palestinian constituencies.

August 21, 2024 7:31 am

President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales August 20, 2024 5:40 pm

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

By Ron Kampeas August 20, 2024 1:00 am

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales August 19, 2024 5:44 pm

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

By Ron Kampeas August 19, 2024 1:02 pm

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

By Andrew Lapin August 19, 2024 11:08 am

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

By Ron Kampeas August 18, 2024 11:55 pm

Kamala Harris Democratic National Convention

Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

By Ron Kampeas August 16, 2024 5:23 pm

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Bill Pascrell, NJ Democrat who tread a fine line on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dies at 87

A Jew and a Palestinian are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza during the Democratic convention in Chicago

DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

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