Radical candidates aligned with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America defeated veteran pro-Israel incumbents in New York Democratic House primaries, Israeli media report. The primaries focused heavily on foreign policy toward Israel and marked a generational and ideological shift within the party.
New York Democratic primaries held over the past two days delivered a significant blow to pro-Israel incumbents as candidates backed by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America secured victories in several House races.
As The Zioneer reported on June 22, Mamdani and endorsed candidates had been under fire for campaigning with a social media influencer accused of expressing support for Hamas. On June 23, Mamdani doubled down on his description of AIPAC as 'monsters.' The primaries were driven by sharp disagreements over U.S. military aid to Israel and the Gaza war.
Early results, reported Wednesday morning, show the Mamdani-backed slate defeated veteran congressmen known for their pro-Israel voting records. The outcome signals a deepening ideological realignment within the Democratic Party, with foreign policy toward Israel emerging as a central dividing line. Full results and precise vote margins remain unconfirmed.
5 developments
- DevelopingMamdani-backed primary sweep deepens anti-Zionist foothold in New York City
- DevelopingTimes of Israel: far-left primary wins shape Israel as US campaign issue
- DevelopingGaza emerges as defining issue for Gen Z voters in New York Democratic primaries
- DevelopingNYC mayoral candidate Mamdani opposes Israel as a 'Jewish state'
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