Fetterman Senate challenger Ahmed Moor envisions ‘Palestine-Israel, from the river to the sea’

Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and DSA member, has announced a 2028 primary challenge to Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Moor advocates for a single binational state from the river to the sea, economic sanctions on Israel, and an end to U.S. military funding for wars. He envisions 'Palestine-Israel' with equal rights for all, and rejects working with Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Political analysts note the Israel issue is not a top priority for most Pennsylvania voters, but helps candidates differentiate within the Democratic Party.

Ahmed Moor, a 42-year-old Palestinian American writer and Democratic Socialists of America member from Philadelphia, has become the first candidate to announce a 2028 primary challenge to Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Moor, who was born in Gaza and educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard, advocates for a single binational state called 'Palestine-Israel' with equal rights for all, economic sanctions on Israel, and an end to U.S. military funding for wars. He described his vision as 'all of Palestine-Israel, from the river to the sea' as one state, with the Golan Heights returned to Syria and Lebanese areas under Israeli control returned to Lebanon. Moor rejected the possibility of working with Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, saying Jewish Israelis lack credible leaders not implicated in 'genocide or massive war crimes.' Israel rejects allegations of genocide and apartheid. Political analysts cited in the article note that the Israel issue is not a top priority for most Pennsylvania voters except in deep blue Philadelphia, but it helps candidates differentiate themselves within the Democratic Party. Fetterman's office did not respond to a request for comment.