In an exclusive interview with News Media, Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses the evolving political landscape for American Jews, who have traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party. In the aftermath of events on October 7, many Jews are feeling politically adrift, as progressive spaces appear less welcoming and longstanding distrust of the right persists.
Ungar-Sargon delves into these dynamics in her new book, “The Jews and the Left,” published by HarperCollins. The book explores the historical alignment of Jewish Americans with the Democratic Party and examines the factors contributing to the party’s gradual drift away from its Jewish supporters.
Meanwhile, Christian leaders have convened a critical summit in Jerusalem to address the alarming global increase in antisemitism, emphasizing the need for solidarity and action against these rising prejudices.
In a related development, a British Muslim police association has sparked controversy by labeling the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a terrorist organization, a statement that has intensified debates around Middle Eastern conflicts and their worldwide implications.
Amidst these discussions, Bruce Pearl, former men’s basketball coach at Auburn University, asserts that supporting Israel and denouncing antisemitism should not be viewed through a political lens. He believes these issues transcend partisan divides and are essential aspects of standing up for justice and humanity.
Answering a spike in global hatred, global Christian leaders convened an to confront the alarming rise of antisemitism. Convened to dismantle toxic replacement theology and historical anti-Jewish bias within the church, the historic gathering aims to deliver a unified, unwavering declaration of faith standing alongside the state of Israel and the Jewish people.
Britain’s National Association of Muslim Police is under fire after a policy paper promoted by a former vice president , linked Zionism to anti-Muslim hatred, and questioned reports of Hamas atrocities on Oct. 7. Critics call the document rife with antisemitic falsehoods and warn it undermines trust in policing, fueling demands for investigations, accountability, and a broader reckoning over bias within law enforcement.
Police arrest an activist in Trafalgar square for defying the Palestine Action ban on October 4, 2025 in London. (Guy Smallman/Getty Images)
: Federal authorities unsealed a orchestrating a violent campaign of intimidation. Targeting University of Michigan leaders, law enforcement, and businesses, the ring allegedly plotted bombings and chemical attacks, vandalizing homes with Hamas symbols while demanding full divestment from Israel. Fearing the suspects would flee, the FBI executed a sealed, coordinated sweep.
: Rabbi Micah Greenland, international director of NCSY, the flagship youth organization of the Orthodox Union, writes that, while high-profile efforts like this year’s Super Bowl ad raise awareness of antisemitism, . Antisemitism in schools is a daily reality, requiring education, community, allies, and ongoing engagement to help students feel safe, empowered and proud of their Jewish identity, Greenland writes.
“A lot of Jews marched in the civil rights movement, saw themselves as good members in good standing of the left, and when they finally needed help, when they needed support, when they need it to be shown that their humanity was being recognized, they looked left and right and all of their allies had fled.” – Batya Ungar-Sargon
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