J Street Blog: Palestinians
J Street Supports Secretary Kerry's Strong Call for American Jewish Support for Two States
June 3rd, 2013
J Street urges American Jews to heed Secretary of State John Kerry’s powerful call to get behind peace efforts and work urgently to secure Israel’s future and democracy through a two-state solution. Read More...
J Street Condemns Fatal Stabbing of Israeli in West Bank, Concerned by Upsurge in Violence
April 30th, 2013
J Street condemns the murder Tuesday of an Israeli man in the West Bank and calls on the authorities to uphold law and order and prevent revenge actions by settlers on Palestinians and their property. Read More...
Fayyad’s Resignation Sign of Urgent Need for Diplomatic Progress
April 15th, 2013
J Street regrets the resignation this weekend of Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad, who made such significant contributions to the cause of peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians. His commitment to non-violence, building the institutions of Palestinian statehood, good governance and rooting out corruption will be sorely missed. Read More...
Obama Speech Makes Clear Israel will have no Security without Peace
March 22nd, 2013
The President advanced the argument that Israel's long-term security depends on achieving peace, and that peace is necessary, just and possible. He also made clear that "neither occupation nor expulsion is the answer." Read More...
A view from the J Street’s congressional and leadership mission
March 7th, 2013
Today, the unraveling continues and the need for a two-state solution to be implemented is beyond urgent if there is a hope to keep the democratic and Jewish dream of Israel alive. In my first week here, I was privileged to join a J Street congressional and leadership mission for three of their six days in Israel. I want to share some of what I learned in those three full days. Read More...
