Footnote

November 28, 2011 at 11:15 am

Ms. Peratis was specifically sent the following in an informal email by J Street’s President in advance of her trip:

“As we’ve discussed before, I think it is in J Street’s best interests that our officials (staff, board members) not meet with Hamas officials – and even more essential that if such meetings do take place there be no implication of representing J Street. I would ask that you not mention your J Street role in the meetings that you have that include Hamas officials.

If J Street does come up (which I hope it won’t), I hope – and am sure – that you will make clear that you are not representing J Street in such meetings. If any media happen to inquire about this trip or meeting, I would ask that you make it absolutely clear that it is J Street policy not to meet with Hamas and that you are there as an individual not representing J Street as an organization.”