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.
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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.
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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.
UN Top Court Orders Israel to Open More Land Crossings for Aid Into Gaza, AP
Thursday’s order came after South Africa sought more provisional measures, including a cease-fire, citing starvation in Gaza. Israel urged the court not to issue new orders. In its legally binding order, the court told Israel to take measures “without delay” to ensure “the unhindered provision” of basic services and humanitarian assistance, including food, water, fuel and medical supplies. It also ordered Israel to immediately ensure that its military does not take action that could harm Palestinians’ rights under the Genocide Convention, including by preventing the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Hostage Families Told Netanyahu They Get Better Treatment From the White House, Axios
A family member of a hostage who is a US citizen told Netanyahu that not only does the White House embrace the families, it also supports them and keeps them informed, the sources said. They told the prime minister the Israeli government doesn’t act the same way, the sources said. Netanyahu responded with “a long rant” about why an Israeli prime minister should know how to say no to the president of the US, according to two sources who attended the meeting.