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J Street Welcomes Peaceful Evacuation of 5 Buildings in Ulpana

We welcome the news of yesterday's peaceful evacuation of five buildings in accord with the Israeli Supreme Court’s ruling that...

J Street Statement on Rocket Fire from Gaza

J Street is deeply concerned about the spate of rockets from Gaza fired on southern Israel over the past two...

J Street Responds to ECI’s Scare Tactics

J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami Condemns Ad Calling for War with Iran for Partisan Political Gain

"The people who pushed for war with Iraq are now bent on starting a war with Iran. The security of...

J Street Congratulates Israeli President Peres on Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

J Street proudly congratulates Israeli President Shimon Peres on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today, an honor rarely extended...

New “holds” on Palestinian aid again undermine Israel’s security

WASHINGTON — J Street Director of Government Affairs Dylan Williams issued the following statement concerning “holds” placed by House Foreign...

J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami Responds to Ulpana Evacuation and West Bank Settlement Announcements

This week saw several important developments—some positive, others deeply troubling— regarding Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Israel hands over remains of 91 Palestinian militants in effort to renew peace talks

J Street welcomes news that the Israeli government has returned the remains of 91 militants who were killed in perpetrating...

House Requires Report on Consequences of Military Strike on Iran

“Today’s vote reaffirms that Congress is hearing the warnings of American and Israeli security experts who believe that a military...