Unlike AOC, this Bronx House Democrat backs Israel as it’s under fire

Published May 21, 2021 9:22pm ET



On most issues, Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York aligns with his Bronx House district neighbor, left-wing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

But they split when it comes to Israel, with Torres among the most prominent supporters of the Jewish state in House Democratic progressive ranks — particularly while the country was under attack from Hamas rockets for 10 days before Thursday’s ceasefire.

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