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Friend --

The board of the Jewish National Fund in Israel (JNF-KKL) has passed a
resolution that could direct hundreds of millions of dollars in JNF
donations toward buying up land to construct and expand unlawful Israeli
settlements in the West Bank.

For many -- like me and my family -- the JNF historically represented the
collective effort of the Jewish people globally to create a home for a
homeless people in their ancient land. It's an iconic institution with a
storied past and my parents and their generation remember their meaningful
contributions many decades ago toward building a state through the JNF.

Sadly, with this move, the JNF-KKL has publicly proclaimed itself a
willing agent of entrenching occupation, promoting annexation and
empowering the far-right settlement movement. This move doesn't help build
the state of Israel, it threatens its democratic future and erodes
prospects for peace. And it puts self-determination and freedom further
out of reach for millions of Palestinians.

[ [link removed] ]J Street is joining with Jewish organizations around the world to call
on JNF-KKL to reverse this dangerous decision: Add your name now on behalf
of American Jews >>

While we’re aware that the JNF-KKL (which is distinct from JNF-US) has
purchased land in the West Bank through subsidiaries without approval for
years, this new decision will significantly boost and formalize those
operations. It’s a clear and brazen new effort to entrench Israeli control
of the West Bank permanently. 

While JNF-KKL claims to act on behalf of diaspora Jews, we know from our
regular J Street polling that the overwhelming majority of American Jews,
more than 80%, oppose unlimited settlement expansion.

[ [link removed] ]Join the international coalition and stand up to this affront to our
values. Add your name now >>

Thank you -- and happy Purim to all who celebrate.

Yours,

Shaina Wasserman
J Street Vice President of Communal Relations


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