NJN Opposes Huckabee Confirmation

March 25, 2025- Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to consider former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s nomination to serve as America’s next ambassador to Israel.

Governor Huckabee has an extensive record of alarming statements and views related to Israel and Palestine, including his staunch criticism of ceasefire talks, saying that “there’s no valid reason to have a cease-fire with Hamas” and that a ceasefire should not even be entertained until after the hostages are released. He has repeatedly denied national Palestinian identity –  claiming that there “isn’t such a thing” as Palestinians, and arguing that Israel’s rule over the West Bank and Gaza is not an “occupation.” Governor Huckabee has also actively participated in actions that undermine US diplomatic credibility, including laying bricks to build settlements. 

Habonim Dror and the Progressive Zionist Future

VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Make your voice heard in the election for the 39th World Zionist Congress. NJN is co-leading the Hatikvah Slate, a coalition of progressive groups and individuals (for a step-by-step tutorial with more information on how to vote, click here).

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Settlers Occupied a Palestinian House in Hebron 

Settlers entered the home of a Palestinian family in Tel Rumeida in Hebron late afternoon today (March 23, 2025) and established a new settlement there. According to reports, the family members went out for an Iftar meal, but when they returned, they discovered that settlers had entered their home and the army prevented them from approaching the house. The police refused to take a complaint from them and referred them to the Coordination and Liaison Headquarters. The settlers claim that they purchased the house, but as mentioned, the Palestinian family denies this and called the police (who refused to come).

We're hiring for our Summer 2025 Communications and Development internship!

If you are a college junior/senior looking to get involved with speaking out against settlements and Occupation and standing up for a viable future for Israel and Palestine, this is for you. The time commitment for the internship is 10 hours per week. The internship will take place from May 15th through August 15th. This is a paid position at the rate of $15/hour and is mostly remote, though DC candidates are preferred as we may be organizing some in-person events through the summer.

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