Friend,
Israel is facing a major crisis right now -- and we need our American friends to speak out.
My children and I served in the IDF to defend Israel’s future and the safety of our loved ones. It’s the same reason we’ve been out on the streets protesting the Netanyahu government’s extreme-right, anti-democratic, pro-settlements agenda.
Their judicial overhaul attacks the independent judiciary and the heart of our democracy. Their changes to who is and isn’t considered 'Jewish enough' could transform what Israel means to Jews around the world.
Their supercharging of settlements, demolitions and occupation pushes us closer to outright annexation and permanent conflict. Another generation of our kids sent to guard bulldozers and checkpoints. Another generation of Palestinians growing up without equal rights.
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are protesting because we all have a stake in the future of democracy, equality and peace. If you’re reading this email, you do too.
J Street is proudly representing pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans who recognize the importance of this moment, and refuse to stay silent.
We're pressing the Biden Administration and congressional leaders to act with conviction to confront Netanyahu’s extremist agenda -- and to defend the prospects of a free, peaceful and democratic future for both Israelis and Palestinians.
If this struggle matters to you, please consider helping fund J Street’s work with a contribution of $18, $54, $90 or any other amount now. Chip in here >>
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In Israel, we know there’s almost nothing Netanyahu won’t trample upon in his drive for power (and legal immunity to a slew of corruption charges). His right-wing allies are all pushing forward their own agendas, from religious fundamentalism to a vision of total, permanent, undemocratic control of all Palestinian territory.
But extremists over here aren’t the only ones endangering our country’s future.
Netanyahu is backed by Americans too. MAGA extremists in the Republican party, Christian evangelicals, groups which falsely claim to speak for American Jews, billionaire mega-donors who fund think tanks and SuperPACs to advance and uphold their right-wing vision for Israel.
That’s why your voice is needed, and why J Street’s work in the United States is critical.
It’s why pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans can’t afford to sit this out.
If this movement doesn’t step up, the extremists will happily fill the void.
Please consider a contribution of $18, $54, $90 or any other amount now >>
You can make clear that the majority of American Jews support Israeli democracy, the founding ideals of the Israeli Declaration of Independence, and Israeli-Palestinian peace.
You can show your elected leaders that they need to stand up to this government with clear red lines, not green lights -- and that so many Israelis like me are eager for them to act.
Thank you, sincerely, for your support.
Nadav Tamir
Executive Director, J Street Israel
