A Republican candidate vying for a New York State Assembly seat in a predominantly Jewish district on Long Island has accused his Democratic opponent of supporting candidates with anti-Israel views through campaign contributions. David Hassid, the GOP nominee, and his campaign released advertisements and mailers targeting Democrat Kim Keiserman for her political donations.

The Nassau County Republican Party highlighted that Keiserman donated $1,000 to Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and $500 to Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The GOP ad circulating on social media asserted that both Warnock and Talarico are opponents of Israel, suggesting that Keiserman’s financial support indirectly fuels anti-Israel political efforts. The messaging urges voters concerned about Israel and U.S. interests to be aware of these contributions.

Keiserman responded by dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated. She characterized Hassid as inexperienced, with no clear record or strategy to address economic issues such as rising costs. Keiserman accused Hassid’s campaign of disseminating misleading information to compensate for what she described as a lack of substantive qualifications.

The dispute highlights the use of Israel-related political affiliations as a campaign issue within the district, reflecting broader national debates over candidates’ foreign policy stances and affiliations. Neither campaign has elaborated in detail on the relevance or impact of the contributions toward the candidates’ platforms on Israel or other policy areas. The race remains competitive as both sides continue to seek voter support ahead of the upcoming election.