Cory Booker on Israel and Zionism

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes concerning Israel, Zionism, and their relationship to Jewish identity and political advocacy.

Scope: This topic does not treat criticism of Israeli policy as a claim about Jewish people.

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Condemned

1 distinct published event overall. Dates: August 25, 2026

1 event on this page. Dates: August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026Condemned

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Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence

“Hasan Piker's dangerous and hateful language targeting Jewish Americans has no place in our civic discourse.”

Speaker capacity: United States senator from New Jersey
Editorial rationale: Booker explicitly characterizes Piker's language as dangerous and hateful.

Here's What Hasan Piker Said And Why It's So Controversial (opens in a new tab)

Reporting that quotes public reactions to Hasan Piker's August 20 livestream, including statements by Democratic officeholders, Jeremy Moss, and Abdul El-Sayed.

View context Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence