Every Palestinian and every Israeli deserves freedom. Ben-Gvir offers something else: Permanent occupation, endless conflict, and the false promise that one people can dominate another into submission. History has already shown where that path leads. www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-jo...
There are two visions of Israel in this sadistic picture. One believes permanent occupation is the future. The other believes Israelis and Palestinians both deserve freedom, dignity and a future on this land. We stand with @peacenowisrael.bsky.social and those fighting for the second vision.
Ahead of the vote offered by Representative Massie to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement: ⬇️
It’s been nearly a year since a settler terrorist killed peace activist and community leader Awdah Hathaleen in Umm al-Khair. Last night, armed settlers returned to the village. 1/2
The old political rulebook on Israel is gone. Democratic Party leaders must reset both their Middle East policy and their relationship with AIPAC. More from J Street President @jeremybenami.bsky.social on Word on the Street: jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/the-old-ru...
Next week, Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to New York. We’ll be there with our partners to make one thing clear: He is not welcome. His racism, extremism and attacks on democracy do not represent American Jews, and they do not represent millions of Israelis either. 1/2
“What October 7 and its aftermath have done is convince too many people that the people on their side of the line are more human than the others.” jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/icymi-brad... 1/2
Congratulations to J Street endorsees John Hickenlooper (CO-Sen), Jason Crow (CO-06), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) on their primary victories last night! We’re excited to continue working with you 💪
Palestinians in Gaza are risking their safety to speak out against Hamas. Too often, the world presents a false choice for the future of Gaza: Hamas terror or endless Israeli occupation. The people of Gaza deserve neither.
Yesterday on Word on the Street Live, J Street’s @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social and Iran experts @atabatabai.bsky.social and Nate Swanson discussed the lack of accountability for the politicians and policymakers who champion ill-conceived wars that cost thousands of lives and harm U.S. interests. 1/2
The false choice has always been the problem. You can fight hatred against the Jewish people. You can stand up for Palestinian human rights. You can do both at the same time. A powerful message from @bradlander.bsky.social after last night's victory:
“The United States can’t be an honest broker while acting as one side’s lawyer.” @jeremybenami.bsky.social joined @vanhollen.senate.gov on @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social to discuss the growing consensus that America’s unconditional support for Israel has delivered more problems than solutions.
“Where will they study?” Eid asked. American leaders must act. Palestinian children deserve the chance to learn, grow and dream in safety – not watch their school become another casualty of Smotrich’s annexation plans. 2/2
J Street staff visited the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar and met Eid Jahalin at the local school. 170 children learn here. Now the Israeli government is threatening to demolish it along with the entire community. 1/2
We welcome ending the war with Iran. But the record is clear: The leaders who brought on this costly and illegal war failed to achieve any of the goals they used to sell it to the public. 1/2
At a recent debate against Bret Stephens, J Street President @JeremyBenAmi reflected on what Jewish values require of us: That a Jewish state should treat Palestinians with dignity, humanity and justice – especially because of our own history. 1/2
People don't vote based on messaging. They vote based on what they see.
Netanyahu made clear that the Israeli occupation of Gaza will keep going. The United States can’t keep responding as if Hamas is the only thing standing in the way. 1/2
Some say being pro-Israel means staying quiet about the Israeli government and its destructive policies. We disagree. 1/2
One year ago today, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in a horrific antisemitic attack that devastated Jewish communities across the country. May Sarah and Yaron’s memories be a blessing.
This video is horrifying – and it can’t be explained away by saying Itamar Ben-Gvir is “just one minister.” Netanyahu can claim that Ben-Gvir doesn’t represent his government. But he is a minister in their cabinet – empowered, unrestrained, and shaping a culture where abuse is normalized.
A father of eight who spent years protecting his community was killed at his mosque. Families are grieving. Children fled for their lives. Answering Islamophobic violence with calls for mass deportation fuels exactly the kind of hate that led to this attack.
Jewish students absolutely deserve campuses free from antisemitism. But equating a student wearing a keffiyeh with a threat to Jewish safety is not a serious definition of antisemitism. It collapses the distinction between true bigotry and expressions of Palestinian identity.
Sending strength to our friend and partner, @lioramihai.bsky.social, who was beaten by violent settlers today while accompanying a @peacenowisrael.bsky.social tour in the West Bank. Palestinians know this reality all too well. 1/3
Imagine hearing chants calling for your death echo through your own neighborhood while you lock yourself inside your home. That is the reality for many Palestinians in Jerusalem during the Flag March. [video credit: Charlie Summers, TOI] 1/2
Palestinians in Gaza deserve leadership that fights for their safety, freedom and future – not a violent dictatorship that brutalizes its own people. The courage of Palestinians protesting Hamas, even under threat, should matter to anyone who cares about Palestinian dignity.
Last month, Holocaust survivor, former Israeli diplomat and former Knesset member Colette Avital was shoved to the ground by police at an anti-war protest in Israel, sustaining a head injury. We spoke with her about protest, democracy, the occupation and the future of Israel.
A better conversation among Democrats about Israel must include Palestine and Palestinians – not as an afterthought, but as central to any just and lasting future. New from J Street President @jeremybenami.bsky.social on Word on the Street: jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/a-better-d...
Too many Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim Americans in public service are attacked publicly and smeared simply because of who they are. @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social enberg flips the double standard on its head and calls out racist paradigms:
