J Street believes that maintaining a strong, vibrant U.S.-Israeli relationship based on shared values and goals is a core American interest. U.S. support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state is an historic and legitimate commitment. An enduring relationship between the US and Israel can promote common interests.

American assistance to Israel, including maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge, is an important anchor for a peace process based on providing Israel with the confidence and assurance to move forward on a solution based on land for peace.

The US-Israeli relationship across a range of areas has not and need not come at the expense of America's ability to maintain productive and beneficial relations throughout the Middle East.