Torres Faces Primary Challenge Over Israel Ties

Political organizer Jose Vega has attacked Rep. Ritchie Torres in a campaign video calling the Bronx "Gaza West" and accusing Torres of being controlled by "Zionist influencers," drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders for using antisemitic tropes. The June Democratic primary in New York's 15th District has become a focal point over Torres' pro-Israel stance and AIPAC donations, testing progressive voters' response.