Array of movements say claims Minnesota congresswoman is antisemitic, anti-Israeli are false, suggest move meant to divert attention from such sentiments among Republicans

Likely next House speaker hints move also a response to Democratic lawmaker's criticism of his Israel support, in tweet deemed antisemitic by many; and for calling him liar, coward

The pro-Israel lobby grapples with whether to jump into election battles and risk defeat, potentially amplifying the messages of candidates critical of Jerusalem

US correspondent Jacob Magid on tension at the UN Security Council, plus Ilhan Omar; religion writer Judah Ari Gross on Tisha B'av, plus the Jewish Agency under threat in Russia

After spending millions to defeat Squad member in last election only to lose in landslide, mainstream Jewish groups avoided endorsing Don Samuels, who is poised to lose by just 2%

Don Samuels says Squad member alienated groups, including Jews, and that most rejected her effort to defund police; poll ahead of Tuesday primary shows support still with incumbent

Initiative, backed by 'Squad' of progressive lawmakers, unlikely to even receive a vote, but represents latest broadening of Israel debate in Democratic party

Herzog says congresswoman 'acting as the judge, jury and executioner,' after she explicitly blames Israel for Abu Akleh's killing

US calls violence 'unacceptable,' UN chief says it can 'never be justified'; EU 'stands with Israel'; Germany urges strong condemnation from all to prevent 'a new escalation'

Legislation, sponsored by Muslim representative and approved in 219-212 party-line vote, calls on US State Department to appoint envoy to combat anti-Islam sentiment worldwide