J Street Policy Center

The J Street Policy Center is the “policy shop” of the pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy movement, producing original analysis and other resources to inform and educate elected officials, policymakers and advocates on issues related to US policy toward Israel, Palestine and the broader Middle East. A program of the 501(c)(3) J Street Education Fund, the Policy Center is committed to convening and amplifying the work of diverse experts who endeavor to drive forward, rather than merely describe the challenges to, diplomacy and conflict resolution in the region.

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Tracking the Netanyahu Government: A Record of Far-Right Actions

The J Street Policy Center tracks the far-right policies of the Netanyahu government, covering occupation/annexation, assaults on democracy, discrimination, religious coercion, and more.
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Symposium Reports

After “Maximum Pressure”: Formulating an Effective US Strategy on Iran

Read the J Street Policy Center's report with analysis and recommendations stemming from the group’s March 2023 symposium on US policy toward Iran
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Israeli-Arab Normalization and Advancing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Resolution

Drawing on insights from our September 2022 symposium’s participants, our report includes a number of recommendations for harnessing the normalization process to create a better future for Israelis and Palestinians

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J Street Policy Positions

The Importance of Diplomacy-First Foreign Policy

A Negotiated Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Occupation, Annexation, and Settlements

Security

Borders

Refugees

Jerusalem

Mutual Recognition

The US-Israel Special Relationship

US Security Assistance to Israel

US Assistance Benefitting the Palestinians

Terrorism and Incitement

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)

Palestinian Approaches to International Organizations

Palestinian Prisoner Payments

Gaza

Iran

Antisemitism, Racism and Xenophobia

Issue Briefs and Fact Sheets

ISSUE BRIEF: Achieving Israeli-Palestinian Peace in the Wake of the Israel-Hamas War

The J Street Policy Center lays out US policy recommendations for achieving a two-state solution in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
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ISSUE BRIEF: US POLICY FOLLOWING HAMAS’ ASSAULT AGAINST ISRAEL AND REGARDING THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

In this Issue brief, Dr. Debra Shushan lays out J Street's specific recommendations for US lawmakers amid the ongoing and escalating Israel-Hamas war.
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ISSUE BRIEF: US GOVERNMENT MUST ACT TO STOP WAVE OF PALESTINIAN DISPLACEMENT FROM THE WEST BANK

In this Issue Brief, J Street Director of Policy discusses the ongoing wave of Palestinian displacement in the West Bank and steps the US government can take to stop the displacement.
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ISSUE BRIEF: ISRAEL-SAUDI ARABIA NORMALIZATION MUST ADVANCE US INTERESTS

J Street's Dylan Williams explores the Biden Administration’s push for a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia and how the US can advance its interests in these efforts.
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ISSUE BRIEF: RESOURCES ON “EXTREME UNREASONABLENESS” & ISRAEL’S JUDICIARY

J Street VP of Policy and Strategy Dylan Williams compiled a host of resources from prominent experts and pro-democracy Israelis on the reasonableness standard and Israel's judiciary.
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ISSUE BRIEF: ISRAELI SETTLER VIOLENCE AGAINST PALESTINIANS IN THE WEST BANK

J Street Policy Director Dr. Debra Shushan explores the extent of, and motivations for, the recent spike in settler violence in the West Bank -- and what the US and Israeli governments should be doing to stop it.
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Shushan Street
by Dr. Debra Shushan, Director of Policy

Shushan Street: As Israel-Hamas War Rages, Urgent Situation in The West Bank Also Requires US Action

In this column, Dr. Debra Shushan examines the urgent situation in the West Bank and proposes 10 policy measures for US lawmakers
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WAVE OF PALESTINIAN DISPLACEMENT AMID SETTLER VIOLENCE DEMANDS URGENT ACTION

In this column, Dr. Debra Shushan discusses the wave of Palestinian displacement in the West Bank, largely due to settler violence, and what the Biden Administration should do about it.
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THE NETANYAHU GOVERNMENT’S DANGEROUSLY UNREASONABLE AMENDMENT

Dr. Debra Shushan breaks down 5 key potential consequences of Netanyahu's recently-passed "unreasonableness amendment."
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ALLYSHIP IN ISRAEL’S DEMOCRATIC WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY

In this column, Dr. Debra Shushan offers a prescription for what allyship to Israel requires of us in this moment.
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WHY THE NETANYAHU GOVERNMENT’S DISENGAGEMENT REPEAL IS SO PROBLEMATIC FOR THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION

The Knesset's repeal of key portions of the 2005 Disengagement Law violates Israeli commitments to the US. It's also a major step in the annexationist plans outlined by the Netanyahu government.
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BEZALEL SMOTRICH’S WEST BANK TAKEOVER IS WHAT ANNEXATION LOOKS LIKE

The Netanyahu government’s transfer of responsibility for managing most aspects of civilian life in the occupied West Bank to an Israeli politician is a leap to extending Israeli sovereignty, de jure, into the West Bank.
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J Street Expert Analysis

Biden needs to address the coming crisis between Israel and Palestine

By Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street President

Ignoring the simmering tension, violence and injustice that dominate the Israeli and Palestinian reality will further the continuing deterioration of the status quo between the parties.

Norway, EU and the Oslo Accords: Who is the real hypocrite?

By Nadav Tamir, J Street Israel Executive Director

We are preventing the Palestinian civil society from operating and from promoting democracy. This action stands in stark contradiction to Israel’s claim that it is the only democracy in the Middle East.

Biden should bolster a Palestinian political horizon

By Nadav Tamir, J Street Israel Executive Director

Neglecting the Palestinian issue is much more dangerous for Israel than the military threats that our politicians and media love to highlight.

Congressional Resource Page

Check out our resources for congressional staff, including information on our delegations to the region, explainers, and relevant video content.

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Advisory Council

Mort Halperin, Chair
Joe Cirincione
Toby Gati
Jon Greenwald
Sylvia Kaplan
Anthony Lake
Frank Lowenstein
Dr. Daniel Serwer
Henry Steiner
Dr. Paula Stern
Jon Wolfsthal
Dr. Carol Winograd

Membership on the J Street Policy Center Advisory Council does not constitute endorsement or agreement with any policy or position of the center or of J Street by the member or any of the organizations with which they are employed or affiliated.