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We fill the gap between extremes on Israel/Palestine and on critical issues for Jewish Americans, providing thoughtful commentary and practical solutions for readers to bring into their community conversations. Published by J Street.

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How Should Democrats Engage with Israel if Netanyahu Loses?

There is a way to apply one consistent policy that makes sense no matter who is running Israel

Israeli Election Update: A Frozen Political Map – But No Clear Government

How the political landscape might – or might not – shift before election day

ICYMI: Palestinian and Arab Voices Belong in DC

With Rebecca Abou-Chedid and Alia Awadallah

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Explainer: Palestinian Prisoner Payment Reform

The US should accept the PA's invitation and send a verification team to Ramallah.

How Abdul El-Sayed – and All of Us – Can Build Bridges in Michigan

Control of the Senate likely rests on Democrats' ability to hold the open seat in Michigan. What will it take to build a winning pro-democracy coalition?

How to Criticize Israeli Policy Without Inadvertently Feeding Antisemitism

Some arguments, while not antisemitic, open the door in ways that are dangerous. Let’s avoid those.

New Gaza Ceasefire Roadmap Hanging in the Balance

Israel’s demand for complete disarmament upfront threatens to derail the plan Hamas agreed to.

ICYMI: Michigan After the Vote

How is the Jewish community reacting to Abdul El-Sayed’s win?

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What to Know About the US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement

Breaking down Trump's strategic gamble that could set off a new era of nuclear proliferation in an increasingly destabilized region.

The Beatles' Message to AIPAC: Money Can't Buy You Love

Tens of millions in SuperPAC spending isn't how you fix what ails the U.S.-Israel relationship.