Current sectionU.S. News'No Luxury of Falling Into Factions' 'Our coalition needs to keep growing,' said one Democratic strategist said, as leaders mused on how best to maintain support for Israel despite the government's extreme policiesShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeEtan Nechin Washington11:49 PM • May 14 2026 IDTAt the Jewish Democratic Council of America's annual summit in Washington D.C. this week, Democratic leaders, strategists and lawmakers wrestled with widening divisions over Israel, rising antisemitism and fears of party fragmentation ahead of the 2026 midterms.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Democratic PartyIsrael - U.S.J StreetCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel-Iran Live UpdatesEurovision 2026Iran7.10 Sexual ViolenceNetanyahu Haredi PoliticsIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastAt Jewish Dems Summit, Leaders Try Hold a pro-Israel, anti-Netanyahu LineHaifa's Arabic Speakers Say City Targeting 'All Forms of Palestinian Expression'Report: Saudi Arabia Proposes Middle East Non-aggression Agreement With IranPolice Arrest 9 Protesters at Nakba Day Rally for 'Disturbing Public Order'Abe Foxman's Death Marks the Demise of the American Jewish EstablishmentRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIWhatsApp Co-founder Donates Record-breaking $200 Million to Jerusalem HospitalThe Hasidic Jews Behind Florida's Giant Golden Trump StatueLeaked Video of Arab Lawyer's Violent Arrest Contradicts Israel Police Account'A Slave Economy': Inside Israel's ultra-Orthodox Parallel StateIt Wasn't Just Revenge That Israel Was After in GazaIsraeli Artists Slam Venice Biennale Participation: 'Again, Israel as a Victim'