Michigan Result Opens a Pro-Israel Split Among Democrats

Today’s lead: Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan primary win has opened a visible split among Jewish Democrats: some leaders are considering crossing party lines, while major Democratic figures consolidate behind a nominee who called Israel “bloodthirsty”.

Also tracking: a UC Berkeley-linked elementary-teacher workshop featuring an activist educator, Britain’s 21% rise in reported antisemitic incidents, and Congress’s proposed shift toward integrated U.S.-Israel defense production.

In the wire: a pro-Israel Hawaii incumbent faces a Saturday primary, Mamdani may campaign for El-Sayed, and Bandcamp faces criticism after removing Boy George’s pro-Israel song.