Chuck Schumer
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani addresses his supporters at a Democratic primary election night watch party in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images)
June 26, 2025, 11:02 am
Schumer and Nadler praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment
“There is a lot of concern right now,” UJA-Federation of New York said in a statement. Jewish progressive groups, on the other hand, were thrilled with the results.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks on the Senate floor on March 14, 2024. (Video screen capture via The Times of Israel)
March 25, 2024, 8:33 pm
Full text of Senator Chuck Schumer’s speech: ‘Israeli elections are the only way’
Democratic majority leader says four obstacles preventing peace are Hamas, far-right Israelis, PA President Abbas — and Netanyahu
By TOI Staff
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Feb. 23, 2021. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israel Government Press Office)
March 21, 2024, 2:18 pm
Schumer says he would welcome Netanyahu to address Congress, one week after saying the Israeli leader ‘lost his way’
Schumer: "I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.”
By Ron Kampeas
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, departs from the Senate Chambers in the U.S. Capitol Building on March 14, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
March 20, 2024, 8:19 am
After tense call, Jewish group remains ‘distressed’ with Schumer’s call for elections in Israel
A key concern on the call was Schumer's warning that the United States may use leverage to change Israel's course.
By Ron Kampeas
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023. (Senate website/screenshot)
March 14, 2024, 12:05 pm
Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu has ‘lost his way’
“As a lifelong supporter of Israel, it has become clear to me the Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7."
By Luke Tress
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democrat who is the majority leader, delivers a speech on antisemitism in the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023. (Senate website/screenshot)
December 1, 2023, 11:57 am
Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor
Schumer’s speech comes as Jewish security groups and law enforcement agencies have reported a spike in antisemitic incidents following Oct. 7.
By Ron Kampeas
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a press conference on legislation to address gas prices, in the Capitol, April 28, 2022 (Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
May 3, 2022, 10:08 am
Schumer calls Russian foreign minister’s comments about Jews and Hitler ‘sickening’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he believed Adolf Hitler also had Jewish origins
By Ron Kampeas
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