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Protesters Heckle Brad Lander Over Gaza, Israel Stance

9/1/2026

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U.S. Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was heckled by protesters over his Israel stance at Madison Square Garden.
Lander called Israel’s Gaza campaign a genocide and urged restricting U.S. military aid.
Lander replied “Bring it on” to a protester calling him a “Zionist ball sack”.
Lander’s criticism of Israel helped him win the June primary against fellow Jew Dan Goldman in the 10th district.

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U.S. Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was heckled by protesters over his Israel stance at Madison Square Garden.
Lander called Israel’s Gaza campaign a genocide and urged restricting U.S. military aid.
Lander replied “Bring it on” to a protester calling him a “Zionist ball sack”.
Lander’s criticism of Israel helped him win the June primary against fellow Jew Dan Goldman in the 10th district.