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Ambassador to US slams minister’s ‘disgusting’ remark that Reform rabbi marries dogs

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:22:29 +0000

Yechiel Leiter's condemnation of May Golan's attack on MK Gilad Kariv comes as over 500 Jewish leaders demand envoy himself apologize for calling J Street a 'cancer' in Jewish community

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Once the left wing of US Jewry, is J Street now the new center?

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:01 +0000

Lobby's views haven’t moderated, but as Democratic support for Israel has fallen, its effort to push back on anti-Zionism has moved it into the mainstream — awkwardly for Israel

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World Zionist Congress leaders preach unity as delegates spar over Jewish future

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:30:09 +0000

Opening night of the 'parliament of the Jewish people' is filled with festivities even as debate flares between right and left, secular and religious, over where critical funding will go

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J Street head says he’s now convinced Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:23:39 +0000

Jeremy Ben-Ami explains he has been 'persuaded rationally' by legal and scholarly arguments, stresses that though he won't use term himself, he won't argue against it either

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‘Horrific’ or ‘major step’ to peace? US Jewish groups react to Trump’s Gaza proposal

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:45:35 +0000

American president's call to relocate enclave's residents elicits revulsion from liberal Jewish groups, excitement from those on the right

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Could Donald Trump become liberal Zionists’ next hero?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:53:32 +0000

Mixed signals as new US president helps clinch Gaza agreement, appears intent on Israeli-Saudi deal requiring path to Palestinian state, while making moves favorable to pro-settler right

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J Street pulls Jamaal Bowman endorsement over anti-Israel rhetoric since October 7

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:33:21 +0000

Left-wing lobby group says Democratic New York Congressman, seeking reelection, has 'crossed the line' with his 'framing and approach,' including genocide accusation

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Huge AIPAC investment in primaries is paying off — but at what price down the road?

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:34:56 +0000

Criticized for making Israel 'extra-polarizing issue,' unclear how lobby will navigate US general elections as endorsed candidates from opposing parties may run against each other

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In J Street speech, Abbas urges Biden to scrap US law deeming PLO a terror group

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:53:01 +0000

PA president calls 1987 Anti-Terrorism Act the main obstacle to developing US-Palestinian ties, hints Ramallah will take own steps to improve relations

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Abbas to address J Street confab as group seeks to top DC’s Israel lobby scene

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:12:22 +0000

PA president expected to thank Biden for restoring aid while urging further steps, and to express continued support for two-state solution while castigating Israel over settlements

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J Street to present Carter with peacemaker award for brokering Israel-Egypt deal

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:45:22 +0000

Ex-US president, who has fraught relations with parts of pro-Israel community, will not accept honor from liberal group in person

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Eyeing simpatico White House, J Street readies to lobby for Iran deal reentry

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:28:13 +0000

Highlighting allies in administration, liberal group's president says he'll push returning to 'balanced' approach on Israel, acknowledges issue won't be a top priority for Biden

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Returning UN envoy: Israel won’t suffer for tight Trump ties

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:46:39 +0000

Danny Danon says he believes bipartisan support for Israel is still strong, but is relieved that Bernie Sanders, who he calls a 'radical' voice, did not win Democratic nomination

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In Washington, a debate over conditioning US aid to Israel heats up

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:21:37 +0000

With Netanyahu claiming to be on the brink of annexing parts of the West Bank, moderate Democrats are calling for fundamental changes to America's funding policy

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18 Democratic senators warn annexation will damage, erode US-Israel relations

Fri, 22 May 2020 10:12:34 +0000

In missive to Netanyahu and Gantz, top Democrats Warren, Sanders, Kane and others say move would 'betray our shared democratic values'

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