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Abbas UN Speech Includes Positive Endorsement of Peace with Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the United Nations General Assembly included many positive elements, notably a strong commitment to...

J Street Determined to Answer President Obama’s UN Challenge

In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama has again challenged friends of Israel to get behind...

J Street Condemns Killing of Israeli Soldiers

We were shocked and saddened this weekend to learn of the killing of two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank--two...

J Street Condemns Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack

J Street is outraged by, and condemns in the strongest terms, the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons against the...

J Street Urges Restraint Following Clash at Qalandiyah

We were saddened to learn of the deaths of three Palestinians in clashes with Israeli Border Police at Qalandiyah refugee...

J Street Saddened by Egypt Bloodshed

We are deeply saddened by reports of new violence and bloodshed in Egypt.

Israel’s New Funding for Settlements Hurts Chances for Peace

An Israeli cabinet decision to increase the number of West Bank settlements eligible for state benefits is a badly-timed blow...

J Street Praises Resolution Backing Kerry’s Efforts

J Street today applauded Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) introduction of a resolution commending Secretary Kerry's efforts to relaunch formal Israeli-Palestinian...

J Street Congratulates Kaine on Chairmanship of Near East Subcommittee

J Street congratulates Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia on his selection as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on...