Washington, DC – J Street today announced its endorsement of the full House Democratic leadership team: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar. J Street endorsees now comprise 60% of the Democratic Members of the House and Senate. For the first time, every top-ranking House Democrat is endorsed by the pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy organization. J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement:
“J Street is proud to endorse the House Democratic leadership team at such a critical moment in the US-Israel relationship. These three outstanding congressional leaders are spearheading the fight for democracy here at home and supporting a diplomacy-first approach to the challenges facing the United States abroad. We stand with those who reject the destructive path that Donald Trump is leading this country down and who are promoting and defending a US-Israel relationship that is based on the shared values on which the foundations of both countries rest.
After 23 months of war, it is important to endorse Democratic leaders who understand the time has come for a just and lasting peace that brings the remaining hostages home and immediately and permanently surges aid to the people of Gaza. That is what the majority of Israelis and Palestinians want. It is what the American people want, and it is what the Democratic Caucus wants. We’re thrilled to be partners with Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark and Chair Aguilar in this important work.”