Israel-Palestine relations
Generational Divide: How Zohran Mamdani's Victory Reveals a Shifting Landscape in New York's Jewish Politics
Nov 09, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win in New York has unveiled a profound generational and ideological divide within the city's influential Jewish community. As the 34-year-old democratic socialist and Muslim immigrant takes office, his victory highlights evolving perspectives on Israel-Palestine relations among younger Jewish voters, while raising both concerns and hopes about his approach to antisemitism and community relations in America's largest city.
US Envoy Jared Kushner Urges Israel to Support Palestinian Prosperity for Regional Peace
Oct 20, 2025 07:52 pm CST
In a recent CBS News interview, US envoy Jared Kushner emphasized that Israel must help Palestinians thrive economically if it seeks regional integration after the Gaza war. Returning to Israel with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kushner is focusing on establishing joint security and economic opportunities that would allow Israelis and Palestinians to coexist peacefully, while expressing uncertainty about the prospects for Palestinian statehood.