Florida congressional race between anti-Zionist democratic socialist, staunch Israel supporter

Democratic primary voters in Florida's newly drawn 25th Congressional District are deciding between two starkly different candidates on Tuesday. The race pits Oliver Larkin, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America who has accused Israel of genocide and called for ending US military aid, against Jared Moskowitz, a two-term congressman who supports continued military aid.

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I do not support a religious supremacist regime, whether it be in Israel or Saudi Arabia, or any other country.

The district, which includes Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami Beach, now has an electorate that is approximately 25% Jewish. This demographic context underscores the widening divisions within the Democratic Party over its policy toward Israel. Redistricting has transformed the area into a district that former President Donald Trump would have carried in 2024, adding another layer of complexity to the primary.

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I believe that the United States, any federal or otherwise law enforcement entity that has the legal jurisdiction to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu for his war crimes - that should be enforced.

Larkin's rhetoric has raised concerns among some Jewish voters. He has labeled modern-day Israel a "religious supremacist" country and advocates for it to become a "secular" state. Larkin told Fox News, "I do not support a religious supremacist regime, whether it be in Israel or Saudi Arabia, or any other country." He also supports a complete arms embargo on Israel, stating that it should be "the minimum standard for anyone claiming to support democracy." Larkin further expressed support for the idea of arresting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, a stance initially voiced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Our campaign believes in collective liberation for all people, and that includes the liberation of Jewish South Floridians and Jewish people the world over from antisemitism.

Larkin's campaign asserts a commitment to "collective liberation for all people," including Jewish South Floridians and Jewish people globally from antisemitism. He links the rise of fascism in the US to antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of prejudice, advocating for a broad coalition to combat these forces. Despite Larkin's positions, polls have shown Moskowitz with a significant lead, though a more recent poll from a Larkin-aligned outlet suggested a statistical tie.

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I do not make a distinction between offensive and defensive weaponry.