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Israel dominates Dan Goldman–Brad Lander TV debate

Lander challenged Goldman’s position on Israel and explained why he skipped the annual parade.

Israel dominates Dan Goldman–Brad Lander TV debate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Rep. Dan Goldman and House candidate Brad Lander clashed over Israel and Gaza in their first televised Democratic primary debate, making the conflict a central issue in the New York race. The exchange reflected wider divisions among Democrats over U.S. support for Israel and the war in Gaza.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister, named as the head of Smotrich’s governing coalition; Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli finance minister who attended the Celebrate Israel parade; Zohran Mamdani, Mayor and Lander endorser

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Brad Lander and Dan Goldman Hold First NY-10 Debate

Brad Lander and Dan Goldman held their first debate in the New York 10th District Democratic primary, clashing over policy and each other. Center outlets make Israel and Gaza a central debate issue, while also recounting immigration and local issues. Right-leaning outlets cover Israel and other policy differences too, with one article giving particular attention to Lander’s call for new Democratic leadership and Goldman’s position on Schumer.

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