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J Street Calls on ECI to Cut Ties With Rachel Abrams

WASHINGTON — J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement today in response to a recent blog post by...

J Street Applauds Release of Gilad Shalit

Washington — J Street is deeply moved by the release today of Israeli Staff Sergeant Gilad Shalit. Along with Jews...

J Street calls Givat Hamatos plans ‘Not just bad faith, but bad policy’

J Street is baffled by the announcement that plans are moving forward to construct Givat Hamatos—the first new Jewish neighborhood...

J Street: House Bill to Defund UN Will Hurt United States and Israel

“Chairman Ros-Lehtinen’s bill would essentially force the U.S. Government to defund and disengage from virtually every organ of the United...

J Street Applauds Deal to Release Gilad Shalit

Washington — J Street is deeply hopeful about early reports that a deal has been reached to release Israeli Staff...

J Street Condemns Settler Violence, Decries Toll on “Israel’s Jewish and Democratic Character”

WASHINGTON — J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement in response to the escalation in violence by West...

House Appropriations Call to Cut Palestinian Aid Will Strengthen Hamas

WASHINGTON—The leadership of the House Committee on Appropriations today released its draft co

J Street Gravely Concerned about Israeli Plans to Expand Housing in Gilo

WASHINGTON — J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement in response to the Israeli government’s announcement today of...

J Street Disappointed By UN Events, Looks to Quartet for Diplomatic Progress

WASHINGTON —J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement in response to the speeches of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas...