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Together, we have to make clear to Congress and the White House that when
Netanyahu speaks in Washington, he does not speak for us nor represent our
values.

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Friends,

Prime Minister Netanyahu touched down in Washington Monday for a series of
high-profile meetings, including a major speech to a joint session of
Congress.

As an Israeli-American and J Street’s Vice President and Chief of Staff,
I’m proud that our movement is supporting a series of rallies and protests
in DC with our American and Israeli partners.

We’re making it crystal clear: Netanyahu doesn’t speak for us.

Not when he undercuts ceasefire efforts. Not when his government turns
their backs on hostage families. Not when he flouts international (and
domestic) law. Not when he undermines Israel’s democracy. Not when he
sides with hateful extremists. And not when he shows total disregard for
the lives, rights and freedoms of the Palestinian people.

If you agree, please take a moment to add your name to our petition to
Congress and the White House:

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Ever the cynical politician, Netanyahu will use his platform to bolster
his standing in Israel, wedge his political rivals here, and spin himself
as a champion of peace and democracy – even as many Israelis, including
some who’ve flown to DC, protest his failures and demand a hostage release
deal now.

He’ll no doubt use Israelis, Jews and Palestinians as political props. He
may claim to speak for Jews everywhere. He’ll likely put himself forward
as the face of Israel and paint even legitimate criticism of his decisions
as antisemitic.

He may even cut a campaign ad from the footage, as he has done before.

But just like his political soulmate Donald Trump, his words will be heavy
on spin and saber-rattling, light on hope and leadership.

Help send Congress and the White House a message by adding your name:
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At J Street, we’re urging our leaders to use this moment to deliver their
own message to Netanyahu:

* We need a ceasefire and hostage deal, yesterday. Free hostages, end
civilian suffering and chart a course toward long-term peace.
* Put your country first. Stop issuing highly politicized missives that
undercut ceasefire negotiators. Seal the deal.
* Respect our shared values. Stop trying to undermine Israel’s
democracy. Show far greater respect for Palestinian lives,
humanitarian aid workers and international law.
* Cut ties with the far-right. Those advocating for settlements in Gaza
and West Bank annexation are no friends of a peaceful, democratic
future.
* Plan a path forward. There must be a “day after” plan for Israeli
security and reconstruction in Gaza. There must be a clear, achievable
plan to sideline Hamas by resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
once and for all.

And, while some in Congress have made the understandable decision to skip
Netanyahu’s speech, we’re also urging them to make crystal clear that
their objection is to Prime Minister Netanyahu himself – for the reasons
above – and not a reflection of their commitment to Israelis and the
US-Israel relationship.

[ [link removed] ]Friends, please take a moment now to join the push against
Netanyahu by signing our petition >>

Thank you, sincerely, for your support.

Adina Vogel Ayalon
Vice President and Chief of Staff, J Street


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