Today, Democratic Majority for Israel President & CEO Brian Romick released the following statement:
“In recent weeks, we’ve seen a series of deeply troubling developments within the Democratic Party and progressive community that reflect a growing willingness to excuse or embrace rhetoric and policies hostile to the safety of Jewish Americans, to Israel, and to those who support its right to exist in peace and security. This trend stands in contrast to the Democratic Party’s proud tradition of standing up to antisemitism and hate and steadfastly supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship.
“In New York City, the city with the largest Jewish population in the world, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refused to condemn the use of the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ — a slogan widely recognized as a call for violence against Jews. Let’s be clear: this phrase is not a call for justice or equality. It is a call for bloodshed. We urge Mr. Mamdani to say so plainly and unequivocally and to engage with Jewish New Yorkers, whether they supported him in the primary or not, in order to understand the community’s legitimate fears and concerns. There should be no place in our party nor our country for slogans that celebrate terror or glorify violence.
“In North Carolina, Democratic Party leaders approved a resolution by hand vote calling for an arms embargo on Israel and falsely accusing the country of genocide and apartheid. This resolution distracts from the urgent work needed to elect Democrats across North Carolina, which is what the state party should actually be focused on. In addition, this resolution is not just divisive — it is factually inaccurate and morally unserious. It ignores Hamas’s role in the October 7th massacre and the ongoing rocket attacks and hostage crisis. Worse, the resolution was forced through without following the proper process and procedures, ignoring the valid concerns of many party members who sought a more thoughtful debate. Rather than building consensus to help elect Democrats, the resolution deepened divisions at a moment when the party should be united.
“And at the National Education Association, members voted to endorse a proposal cutting ties with the Anti-Defamation League — an organization with a long and bipartisan record of fighting hate and educating students about civil rights, antisemitism, and the Holocaust. We urge the NEA’s executive committee to reject this proposal and reaffirm the union’s commitment to combating hate and uphold its responsibility to educate our children with history, facts, and without bias.
“None of these incidents occurred in isolation. Together, they reflect a troubling pattern: the erosion of core pillars of the Democratic Party and the marginalization of pro-Israel voices across the progressive landscape.
“The vast majority of elected Democrats in Congress and in governors’ mansions are working to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and are fighting back against the rise in antisemitism. Democratic Majority for Israel will continue working to ensure that our party remains proudly pro-Israel, rooted in fact and principle, and unafraid to stand up against rhetoric and policies that cross those lines. The path forward demands courage, clarity, and conviction — and DMFI will not waver. In this moment, Democrats must remain united in defending democracy and our shared values. The pro-Israel community has always been and will always be part of that coalition, working together to ensure our party reflects both our ideals and our commitment to a just, inclusive future for all.”
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