Zohran Mamdani's victory has ignited the most extreme anti-Israel voices in America. They see this as the moment to destroy America's relationship with Israel and gut Congress of the pro-Israel majority we have worked for decades to build.
They want to replicate Mamdani's win in dozens of districts across the country and power a resurgent anti-Israel Squad in Congress.
Today, the PAC Director for Justice Democrats — who helped elect Mamdani and the Squad — declared that "Mamdani’s victory isn’t just a tactical blueprint, it’s a strategic mandate for 2026 and beyond... That includes opposing genocide in Gaza and the lobbies that champion it."
"We’re not just trying to win one-off elections," he said. "2026 represents an opportunity to double our bloc in Congress."
This is what we're up against. We now face a political test like we've never faced before. And the stakes could not be higher.
Together, we must redouble our efforts to surge political support to our friends and ensure we have the resources needed to defeat our enemies.
Our political team is closely monitoring every key race, and I will continue to update you when and where your support is needed most.
Thank you for all you do, and all you will do, as we enter this fight together.
Jake Braunstein
Director of Policy Communications
Itay Chen's body is finally home
Last night, Hamas released the body of Itay Chen, the last American hostage held in Gaza. The bodies of seven hostages are still held captive.
Itay’s father, Ruby Chen, has been an outspoken advocate for the return of all the hostages, traveling the world to raise awareness of their plight and meeting with senior U.S. officials, including President Trump.
Israel has continued to hand over the bodies of Palestinian terrorists, as outlined under the ceasefire agreement.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government is still weighing its options regarding the 200 Hamas terrorists believed to be trapped in tunnels under Gaza on the Israeli side of the yellow line. “The IDF chief of staff’s position is that these terrorists should be eliminated,” senior IDF officials were reported as saying, although IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is reportedly considering allowing them to return to Hamas-controlled Gaza in exchange for the body of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin.
Yesterday, the IDF destroyed a Hamas compound in northern Gaza, containing launchers and rockets, and destroyed another terror tunnel.
The United States must increase the pressure on Hamas and its sponsors in Qatar, Turkey and Iran to release all the hostages and disarm.
Israel dispatches relief team to Jamaica after hurricane
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that Israel sent a medical and humanitarian team to Jamaica, following the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Melissa.
The delegation is being dispatched to provide emergency medical care at two hospitals after the storm claimed the lives of 32 people.
The 30-member team is being led by Deputy Director of the Health Ministry Dr. Sefi Mendelovich and Shaare Zedek Medical Center Director Ofer Marin.
Israeli Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov said, "The delegation represents the spirit of mission and professionalism of the Israeli health system in Israel, our willingness to assist other countries in times of crisis."
"The Israeli health system is highly skilled in disaster situations and mass casualty events, experience gained in Israel and through numerous delegations that have gone to disaster areas around the world. Our medical personnel are answering the call to assist where needed," Siman Tov added.
Israel continues to show that it is willing to go out of its way to help all civilians in times of need.
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
