Television host Bill Maher and New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin have issued separate criticisms targeting the political left's stance on Israel and antisemitism issues.

Maher directed criticism at Democratic Party members, questioning their response to antisemitic rhetoric as Israel observed its 78th anniversary of independence. The HBO host called on Democrats to take clearer positions condemning anti-Jewish sentiment.

Separately, Goodwin focused his critique on a recent New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof, characterizing it as representing a broader shift in American liberal attitudes toward Israel. Goodwin described the column and the newspaper's subsequent defense of it as indicative of what he views as the left's changing relationship with Israel.

Both commentators framed their criticism around concerns about antisemitism and support for Israel within progressive political circles. The critiques come amid ongoing debates about how various political factions address issues related to Israel, Palestine, and antisemitism in American political discourse.

The specific content of Kristof's column and the Times' defense that prompted Goodwin's response was not detailed in the available reporting.