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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats March 31, 2026
Beshear's remarks come as Democratic candidates increasingly grapple with their stances on Israel amid record-low support for Israel among their base.
NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district March 31, 2026
Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion March 31, 2026
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
Athens has lost its way: Is the birthplace of democracy normalizing antisemitism? March 31, 2026
Combat Antisemitism Movement identified a planned demonstration expected to feature banners supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and other extremist Islamist organizations

Netanyahu: Israel 'knocked out' 70% of Iran's steel capacity March 31, 2026
The Israeli prime minister said strikes on steel production facilities weaken the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the operation against Iran progresses "beyond the halfway point."
CENTCOM chief discusses US-Israel coordination with IDF counterpart March 31, 2026
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command, and Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, also discussed ongoing efforts to curb Iran's reach.
Canada dissolves Samidoun as federally registered nonprofit more than a year after terrorist designation March 31, 2026
“Organizations and individuals tied to terrorism have no place operating under the protection of Canadian law,” the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs wrote.
Mike Wagenheim
Islamic Relief USA sues to cut ties with global affiliate after congressional probe March 31, 2026
The lawsuit follows a House Ways and Means investigation into alleged Hamas ties with Islamic Relief Worldwide and says U.S. officials warned the charity its tax-exempt status could be at risk.