Founding members of Forum Dov from the Young Democrats. Seated, from right: Adi Cohen, Ro'ee Lotem, Hadas Zangy, Erez Uzan and Maya Vennor. Standing: Itay Kopelman and Itamar Megged. Photo: Hadas Parush. Credit: Hadas ParushA pressure group of 2,000 young Israelis is pushing Democrats candidates to speak openly about peace, settlements and the occupation – issues that much of Israel's Zionist left has long steered clear of10:04 AM • July 24 2026 IDTThe speakers in the conference's opening video talked so fast that I couldn't follow what they were saying. It was probably not meant for my generation. Fair enough.In the NewsInspired by Settlers, Young Israeli Leftists Put the Conflict on Election Agenda'We Had a Powerful Experience as Friends, Unlike Anything I Had Experienced'Israel Blames Mamdani for NYC Stabbings as Police Work to Establish MotiveAs Trump Turns Up the Heat on Iran, Israeli Generals Question the MotivesShock Tactics: With the Help of AI, Netanyahu Sinks to New LowsRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Most Optimistic Israeli in Jerusalem Is Leaving the CountryAs Ground Invasion Looms, U.S. and Iran Want Wild-card Israel Out of the FightThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeBetween Messi and Milei: How Argentina Became Israel's Team at the World Cup'Choose Hope': Natalie Portman Backs Arab-Jewish Party Ahead of Israeli ElectionHélène Cixous: 'I Accept Israel's Existence, but I Don't Identify With It'