Student Op-ed: Jews and Palestinians Deserve a Left that Values Their Full Humanity
Progressive values should demand that we see this conflict beyond picking a "side" and recognize the shared suffering of both peoples.
J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans to promote US policies that embody our deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. We believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples.
Working in the American political system, in the Jewish community and with others with whom we share core values, we advocate for diplomacy-first American leadership and policies that advance justice, equality, peace, and democracy in Israel, in the wider region and in the United States as well.
In a moment of crisis and war for Israelis and Palestinians, and with events on the ground and in Washington moving fast, it is extremely important for J Street to be clear about where we stand, what we are advocating for, and what we are encouraging the Biden Administration and Members of Congress to do.
Watch our introductory video to learn more about our values and our pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy work in pursuit of a future of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians.
Our Israel is a J Street initiative to spotlight amazing Israeli organizations and individuals who share our values and who struggle, as we do in the United States, to build and preserve a liberal, democratic society underpinned by the principles of equality, freedom, justice and peace.
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To truly protect Jews on campus and across the country, Congress must implement a collaborative and nuanced antisemitism strategy that centers Jewish safety above political gamesmanship.
We urge senators to continue to make the safe return of the hostages a high-priority issue in all meetings with the Biden administration and other interlocutors, and to strongly consider the impact that any US policies and actions may have on the safety of hostages.
Progressive values should demand that we see this conflict beyond picking a "side" and recognize the shared suffering of both peoples.
Dive into the imaginative letters between Mordechai and Esther, exploring the profound and sometimes traumatic themes of Purim, but brought to you with a touch of levity and creativity.
I suspect we may look back on this moment as the day our pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy platform cemented itself at the heart of the Democratic party.
Israelis, Palestinians and others in the region need more than empathy. They need leadership. They look to the United States as the “indispensable player” – and those of good will hoping for a more secure and peaceful future are looking to you for a vision and a plan to get there.
Israel Presses On With Strikes in Gaza After UN Cease-Fire Resolution, The New York Times
Al-Amal Hospital went out of service on Monday night after Israeli forces besieged it a day earlier and forced everyone inside to leave before closing off its entrances with earthen barriers, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, which runs the hospital. The organization said on Monday that two people had been killed and three others wounded when Israeli forces opened fire as they were being evacuated. The Israeli military also said on Tuesday that it was pressing on with its assault on Al-Shifa Hospital in the north for a ninth day.
Gaza Hostage Talks Deadlock and Spark US-Israel Blame Game, Axios
Shortly after the Israeli negotiations team was called back from Doha, the Israeli prime minister’s office issued a statement blaming Hamas for the deadlock. Israel also said the Biden administration’s decision not to veto the UN Security Council resolution on Monday calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages led to Hamas hardening its position. The Israeli statement angered the White House, which sees it as an attempt by Netanyahu to continue the fight that started the day before between the US and Israel over the UN Security Council resolution, two senior US official said.