J Street's Ilan Goldenberg Discusses Erosion of US-Israel Bipartisan Support
Netanyahu's actions eroding bipartisan US support for Israel, J Street policy chief tells 'Post'
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Ilan Goldenberg, J Street's chief policy officer, emphasizes the need for a liberal Zionist approach to maintain US-Israel relations amid shifting American sentiments. He attributes this erosion to Prime Minister Netanyahu's strategic decisions and advocates for empowering moderate voices within the Democratic Party to foster a balanced support for Israel.
- 01Polling indicates that while Democratic frustration with Israel is rising, there is still a desire to maintain the relationship.
- 02Netanyahu's involvement in American domestic politics has polarized support for Israel, especially among Democrats.
- 03Goldenberg argues that a new Israeli government could help restore positive sentiment towards Israel in the US.
- 04J Street is advocating for policies that empower the Palestinian Authority and promote a phased disarmament of Hamas.
- 05The organization seeks to represent the majority of American Jews who support both Israel's security and Palestinian rights.
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In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Ilan Goldenberg, J Street's senior vice president and chief policy officer, discussed the shifting American attitudes toward Israel and the impact of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies on bipartisan support. He noted that while there is increasing frustration among Democrats regarding Israel, many still wish to maintain a supportive relationship. Goldenberg highlighted that Netanyahu's approach to US domestic politics has contributed to a partisan divide, alienating both the American Left and Right. He emphasized the importance of empowering moderate voices within the Democratic Party to foster a balanced perspective on Israel. J Street aims to advocate for a more pragmatic Israeli government that can engage positively with the Palestinian Authority and work towards a phased disarmament of Hamas. Goldenberg believes that the upcoming Israeli elections could be pivotal in reshaping US-Israel relations, emphasizing that the silent majority of Americans and American Jews will play a crucial role in determining the future of these ties.
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The shifting views on Israel among Americans, particularly within the Democratic Party, could affect future US foreign policy and aid to Israel.
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