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Friend, 

Pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans continue to rally behind J Street’s call
for Congress and the Biden administration to ensure that every cent of US
military aid promised to Israel is used for legitimate defensive purposes,
and that none can be diverted to support unlawful settlements and de facto
annexation.

Today, we can confirm that according to a respected new poll, this is the
majority position held by Jewish voters.

A poll released yesterday by the Jewish Electorate Institute -- the first
since our petition on aid restrictions launched -- shows 58% support. Take
a look for yourself at the question and response:

“Do you support or oppose the US providing the same amount of financial
aid that it gives Israel, but restricting it so that Israel cannot spend
US aid on expanding settlements in the West Bank?”

[1]Polling showing 58 percent support

Friend, this is an important milestone for our movement as our
advocacy teams push for this responsible, urgently-needed policy change to
be enacted into law -- but there is still so much work to do.

While more and more lawmakers are embracing aid use restrictions as a way
of defending human rights and opposing endless occupation and conflict,
forces on the right continue to attack progressive advocates and
misrepresent the values and sentiments of our community.

Currently, our records show your name is not listed on our petition -- and
we’d love to have your support. [ [link removed] ]To add your name, or to learn more
about the specifics of the policy, please visit our petition page now >>

Together, we’re showing that we can see through the smears that falsely
call just and commonsense oversight measures “anti-Israel.” We’re saying
loudly and clearly that as a community, we believe it is unconscionable to
allow equipment bought with American dollars to support forced
displacement and settlement expansion.

We’re saying our military aid to Israel is far too important to be used as
a blank check for the Israeli settlement movement, and that we must align
US support for Israel’s security with an unmistakable commitment to the
rights, freedoms and independence of all Palestinians and all Israelis.

Thank you, sincerely, for helping fuel and sustain this work.

Yours,

Debra Shushan
Director of Government Affairs


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