Fetterman Faces 2028 Primary Challenger With Anti-Zionist Views
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman faces a 2028 primary challenge from Ahmed Moor, a Gaza-born activist with anti-Zionist views.
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has encountered his first declared Democratic primary challenger for 2028, Ahmed Moor, a Gaza-born writer and businessman who has called for anti-Zionist Israelis to sabotage military vehicles. Moor, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, announced his candidacy on Monday, aiming to unseat Fetterman, one of the Senate Democratic Caucus’ most vocal defenders of Israel.
A Call for Civil Disobedience
In a June essay discussing the translation of novelist Sally Rooney’s work into Hebrew, Moor dismissed efforts to engage Israeli readers and encouraged anti-Zionist Israelis to engage in civil disobedience, including boycotting military service, ‘stabbing the tires on the jeeps,’ or ‘throwing their bodies before the bulldozers.’ He expressed indifference toward whether Zionist Israelis regarded the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as antisemitic, and dismissed their ‘unnatural commitment to Jewish supremacy.’ The translation was coordinated with the anti-Zionist publication +972 Magazine and the BDS movement.
Moor’s Campaign Focus
Moor, who was born in Rafah in the Gaza Strip and grew up in Philadelphia, wrote on his campaign website that his birthplace had been ‘turned to rubble in a genocide funded by our tax dollars,’ with support from politicians in both parties. He pledged to ‘end the war in Iran’ and promote the ‘dignity agenda’ with free healthcare, childcare, and affordable housing. He also called for ‘accountability for genocide, for ICE and for corruption,’ and pledged to protect civil liberties.
Fetterman’s Stance and Strains
Fetterman has consistently supported American military aid to Israel, defended its campaign against Hamas, and warned that he could leave the Democratic Party if it formally embraces an anti-Israel position. His support for Israel has made him a target of left-wing activists and Democratic voters. An October Quinnipiac University poll found that just 13% of Pennsylvania Democrats viewed him favorably, according to recent reporting.
Political Climate and Future Challenges
Moor, who studied at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard, worked in finance before turning to journalism and previously covered the Middle East. He recently served on the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee. He told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he was encouraged by leftist victories in Pennsylvania during the midterm elections, including the election of Democratic socialist Chris Rabb to Congress.
‘The truth is, I’m not really running against Fetterman,’ he said. ‘I’m running for good government. I’m running for the rule of law. I’m running because I believe in America.’
Source: Daily Wire
