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Michael Blake: “Being critical of a government does not make you anti Israel…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

Michael Blake launches congressional campaign against Bronx incumbent Ritchie Torres

Published January 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:15

Was it a mistake? And how do you address some of the anti Semitism claims that are out there? Being critical of a government does not make you anti Israel and anti Semitic. And individuals have to make that collective decision. Now, we have to be very clear, where do we stand? (06:15–06:21)

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Asserts that criticism of a government does not equate to being anti-Israel or anti-Semitic.

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