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Hi – I’m Lily, J Street’s Deputy Director of Government
Affairs.

Last week, my colleague Hannah read you in on a letter circulating in
Congress demanding President Trump retract his statement that the US “take
over” Gaza – which would forcibly remove millions of already war-weary
Palestinians from their land. He’s since doubled down and said that
Palestinians “wouldn’t be allowed back in Gaza” under his plan.

His bluster also threatens the incredibly fragile ceasefire and hostage
release agreement that’s currently reuniting families and stopping further
devastating violence. Hamas negotiators have already called it out as an
excuse not to cooperate in negotiations toward the deal's next phases.

To be clear: His proposal is outrageous, morally indefensible, and a
complete nonstarter.

I’m reaching out today because the best way to channel our disgust and
anger at Trump’s ridiculous suggestion is by creating public pressure, and
we need our community to step up and help us do so.

Can I count on you to act by reading, signing, and sharing our petition?

[ [link removed] ]Not in Our Name: No Forced Displacement in Gaza

✍️ [ [link removed] ]Add your name if you agree ✍️

Each signature helps us send an important message to Israel, Palestinians,
and Arab countries: This policy lacks broad bipartisan support and will
never become a reality. There are lots of representatives in Washington
willing to stand up for the rights of vulnerable communities that
President Trump is threatening.

To that end, we’re glad that so many of our Congressional allies have
taken a strong stand by signing onto the letter – and we’re especially
grateful to Representatives Sean Casten and Brad Sherman for their
leadership.

The support from our J Street community helps us keep up the pressure and
ensure that Congress sends a strong message at this critical time. [ [link removed] ]I’m
really hoping to see you join us by adding your name.

Thank you, sincerely, for giving voice to our values.

– Lily Adelstein, Deputy Director of Government Affairs


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