Halie Soifer

Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say

Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.
 Matt Brooks and Haile Soifer.

Jewish Republican, Democrat operatives battle ahead of midterm elections

US Rep. Marcia Fudge, US President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, speaks after Biden announced her nomination among another round of nominees and appointees during a news conference at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, US, Decemb

Pro-Israel Democrat Shontel Brown defeats rival Turner in Ohio primary

A supporter cheers as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019

From security grants to Iran: What's on RJC, JDCA legislative agenda?


How Jews have reacted to Trump’s tweets targeting Democratic congresswomen

In a series of follow-up tweets, Trump said the representatives all “hate Israel with a true and unbridled passion” and have “made Israel feel abandoned by the U.S.”

US President Donald Trump waves to the media before boarding Air Force One in Maryland on April 27