Luke Tress

In this discussion, Luke Tress, New York correspondent for The Times of Israel, dives into the implications of Zohran Mamdani's surprising mayoral win in NYC. Describing Mamdani's anti-Zionist stance, he highlights the unease within the Jewish community and the reactions from organizations like the ADL. Luke explores Mamdani's plans regarding city funding and governance, examining the potential impact of his views on Israel. The conversation also touches on a controversial UN cartoon that echoes historical antisemitic tropes.

Luke Tress, New York correspondent for The Times of Israel, provides an on-the-ground perspective on recent protests disrupting an Israel-immigration event at Park East Synagogue. He shares details about intimidating chants and community responses, including NYPD's apology at Shabbat services. The discussion expands on legal questions surrounding the FACE Act's applicability to synagogue protests and highlights a controversial interfaith event walkout at City College, revealing tensions over antisemitism on campus.

Joining the conversation is Luke Tress, a New York reporter for The Times of Israel, known for his insights into NYC politics and protests. Tress discusses the shifting dynamics of the NYC mayoral race with Andrew Cuomo stepping in after Eric Adams' withdrawal. He highlights the Orthodox community's endorsements of Cuomo and the tensions surrounding them. They also delve into a recent ICC complaint against Iran linked to the October 7 invasion and explore how local protests against Netanyahu reveal deep political divides.