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Pro-Israel Democrats Lose Primaries as Gaza War Shapes Race

7/6/2026

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Progressive challengers are increasingly defeating pro-Israel Democrats, indicating the Israel-Gaza war now drives primary outcomes.
Scott Wiener was forced off a San Francisco trans march after activists shouted at him over his Israel stance.
Dan Goldman lost his Brooklyn primary after a café denied him service for supporting Israel, prompting a Justice Department civil-rights probe.
Jewish Voice for Peace and Peter Beinart said the focus distracts from Gaza’s crisis.

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Progressive challengers are increasingly defeating pro-Israel Democrats, indicating the Israel-Gaza war now drives primary outcomes.
Scott Wiener was forced off a San Francisco trans march after activists shouted at him over his Israel stance.
Dan Goldman lost his Brooklyn primary after a café denied him service for supporting Israel, prompting a Justice Department civil-rights probe.
Jewish Voice for Peace and Peter Beinart said the focus distracts from Gaza’s crisis.