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J Street Saddened by Egypt Bloodshed

We are deeply saddened by reports of new violence and bloodshed in Egypt.

Israel’s New Funding for Settlements Hurts Chances for Peace

An Israeli cabinet decision to increase the number of West Bank settlements eligible for state benefits is a badly-timed blow...

J Street Praises Resolution Backing Kerry’s Efforts

J Street today applauded Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) introduction of a resolution commending Secretary Kerry's efforts to relaunch formal Israeli-Palestinian...

J Street Congratulates Kaine on Chairmanship of Near East Subcommittee

J Street congratulates Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia on his selection as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on...

J Street Welcomes Appointment of Martin Indyk as Special Envoy

Martin Indyk’s appointment to shepherd the resumed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks is a positive sign of the seriousness with which the...

Kerry Announces Resumption of Peace Talks

Secretary of State John Kerry’s tireless efforts to resume Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations have created an historic opportunity which must not...

J Street Welcomes Dent-Price Letter to Obama Urging Renewed Diplomatic Efforts to Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran

The bipartisan effort led by Representatives Charles Dent (R-PA) and David Price (D-NC) was co-signed by 131 Members of Congress.

Kerry Announces Resumption of Peace Talks

Secretary of State John Kerry’s tireless efforts to resume Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations have created a historic new opportunity which must...

J Street Welcomes New Hillel CEO Fingerhut

J Street congratulates former US Representative Eric Fingerhut on his appointment as the president and CEO of Hillel and extends...