J Street : Statement by Executive Director, on Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

jstreet.org, J Street by Jeremy Ben-Ami | Dec. 29, 2008 (Statement)

While this morning's air strikes by Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza can be understood and even justified in the wake of recent rocket attacks, we believe that real friends of Israel recognize that escalating the conflict will prove counterproductive, igniting further anger in the region and damaging long-term prospects for peace and stability.

Respecting Israel's right to defend itself, we urge leaders there to recognize that there is no military ... Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Dec. 30, 2008

This is an informed and important voice on events in Gaza, and should be priority reading among the opinions in the Media.

Dwight posted this story.

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by Tanya J. Maurer - Dec. 31, 2008

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by Gregory Kruse - Dec. 31, 2008

I wouldn't call it journalism, but I have been keeping track of this new organization which seems pointed in the right direction if there is to be much hope for peace and democracy in this world, and I like what Ben-Ami has to say.

Israel seems bent on following the example of America under the Bush administration. Though Cheney is only popular with some 20% of Americans, they must be the right Americans. We know that percentage of a population can take power and hold it, but we also know that oppression, terrorism, and coersion eventually decay into greed, decadence, and failure. Statements such as this and other good articles on the internet I've read in recent days give me hope that rational voices will ... More »

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by James Canning - Dec. 29, 2008

Good statement by an organization very sympathetic to Israel but well aware Israeli policy as encouraged by the US is not in Israel's own best interests, in massive attackis like the current one in Gaza and the 2006 smashing of Lebanon.

The militaristic approach will inevitably lead ultimately to Israel's failure as a Jewish state; the Arab peace plan needs to be accepted in full - - meaning Israel gets entirely out of the Golan Heights and the West Bank.

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Still as death, dark is life

a-mother-from-gaza.blogspot.com, The Guardian by Laila El-Haddad | Dec. 30, 2008 (Opinion)

() When you “hear” the news before it becomes news, you panic for clarity- you want someone to make sense of the situation, package it neatly into comprehensible terms and ...

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One voice from Gaza

Palestine News Network by Kristen Ess | Dec. 30, 2008 (Special Report)

() Without regular power for over a month of closure and a year and a half of siege, Gaza is now in darkness tonight after witnessing a day of intense killing. Two hundred and ...

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Progressive Jews See Potential Conflict With Obama Over Gaza

Huffington Post by Sam Stein | Dec. 29, 2008 (News Report)

() "At this moment of extreme crisis, J Street wants to demonstrate that, among those who care about Israel and its security, there is a constituency for sanity and moderation," ...

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