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.
Watch and listen to our conversations with subject matter experts exploring different perspectives, building bridges, and fostering dialogue.
We want to take our country forward, protect our democratic freedoms and model smart, pro-Israel, pro-peace, diplomacy-first leadership abroad. We’re not going back.
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.
We will step forward to lead Jewish political opposition not just to what Donald Trump may try to do to our country, our democracy and our foreign policy – but to the policies of Netanyahu and the extreme right in Israel.
None of us can know what will happen tomorrow, but I do know that today, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the entire J Street community. Together, we’ve left it all on the field.
Ahead of the election, David Friedman is out with a new book, One Jewish State, which outlines his plan for dealing a final blow to the two-state solution. In his “Author’s Note,” Friedman makes clear that this 281-page screed is intended as a “handbook” in the event that Trump is reelected in November.
J Street's Emily Kaiman reflects on organizing two J Street Clergy Trips to Israel and the West Bank, in partnership with T’ruah.
Benjamin Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Replaces Him With Israel Katz, NPR
Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. […] “Firing Gallant in the middle of a war is an act of madness,” opposition leader Yair Lapid said on X. “Netanyahu is selling Israel’s security and the Israeli army soldiers for a disgraceful political survival.” The grassroots forum representing hostage families said Gallant’s dismissal is “a direct continuation of the ‘efforts’ to torpedo the abductee deal.”
‘God Bless Trump’: Israel’s Far-right Coalition Praises Trump’s US Election Victory, Haaretz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on what he called “history’s greatest comeback,” in a message he addressed to Trump and his wife Melania. “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he wrote on X. “This is a huge victory!” Netanyahu signed the message, “In true friendship,” a possible harbinger of what many have predicted will be a strong alliance between the two leaders.