Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel politics is the foundation for a primary challenge from Michael Blake, a former state lawmaker running in opposition to U.S. support for Israel.

His launch video splices together social media commentary about Torres alleging he profits off “genocide” in Gaza, with Blake narrating that “Ritchie Torres cares more about Bibi than he does about the Bronx.”

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Michael Blake, a former state lawmaker and candidate for mayor, announced a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Ritchie Torres

Blake is focusing his campaign on Torres' support for Israel

Torres has a campaign account of more than $14 million

“The continued and current connection that Ritchie Torres has with AIPAC, that he is not able to focus on the people of the Bronx in th

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