American group prepares to face 9 Democratic lawmakers over their positions on "Israel"

The pro-Palestinian group "American Priorities" is preparing for electoral confrontations in the 2028 primaries against nine Democratic lawmakers over their positions on Israel. The group plans to target lawmakers in New York, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Utah, and has spent over $6 million this year.

The pro-Palestinian advocacy group "American Priorities" is preparing for electoral confrontations in the 2028 Democratic primaries against nine Democratic lawmakers over their pro-Israel positions. According to Axios, the group plans to target four lawmakers in New York—Ritchie Torres, George Latimer, Laura Gillen, and Tom Suozzi—as well as Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Greg Landsman of Ohio, and three other candidates in Illinois, Maryland, and Utah. The group stated it has spent over $6 million this year and intends to spend more in 2028, focusing on the lawmakers' records and positions on U.S. support for Israel and the Palestinian cause. The group criticized six of the current lawmakers for voting in favor of a proposal to penalize universities that boycott Israel, and indicated that the listed lawmakers could avoid confrontation if they disavow integrating with AIPAC and adopt policies affirming Palestinian rights. In response, AIPAC said it would continue to support over 300 pro-Israel Democratic and Republican lawmakers in response to the group's moves.