Jewish state

The Netanyahu government has declared it will ignore an Israeli Supreme Court order, marking the first time an Israeli government has openly defied the country's highest court. This action is expected to trigger a constitutional crisis in the Jewish state.

New York's Tuesday primaries will feature contests in the country's most Jewish congressional district and left-wing challenges against Democratic incumbents, with Israel, AIPAC, and Zohran Mamdani as central topics. The elections will test Democrats' positions on the Jewish state.

The article claims that Progressive Democrats and radical influencers are accusing the Jewish state of genocide, equating this accusation to the historical context of the state's creation. It describes these claims as a 'grotesque libel' and 'depravity.'

The article discusses a pro-Gaza group whose plight receives little attention, emphasizing that criticism of Israel is often rooted in opposition to its identity as a Jewish state rather than specific actions. It highlights the moral focus on Israel's existence as the core issue.

Colombians are voting in an election where two pro-Israel candidates, De La Espriella and Valencia, are challenging leftist Cepeda, who supports continuing the incumbent Petro's policy of cutting ties with Israel. The candidates' positions on Israel relations are a key focus of the race.

A new poll of New York City Jewish voters shows majority support for a Jewish state in Israel and concern about rising antisemitism, challenging the narrative that American Jews are turning against Israel. While some Jewish voters supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his election does not necessarily reflect growing anti-Zionism, as most voters prioritized issues like affordability over Israel-related stances.

Rebeca Grynspan, a Jewish Costa Rican, is a candidate for United Nations secretary-general, potentially becoming the first Jewish woman to lead the organization. She has family ties to Israel and previously led a UN office that was critical of Israel.