As the likelihood of a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine recedes, many Americans are growing frustrated with the hard-line, unquestioning stance of traditional Israel advocates, yet remain pro-Israel and want to ensure its future security. Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of the new political action committee J Street, will discuss how our current policies towards Israel are largely based on a handful of assumptions that do not hold up against the current realities. Ben-Ami will discuss his belief that there is an urgent need for a pro-Israel agenda that includes compromise and engagement with the opposition. Jeremy Ben-Ami is the founder and president of J Street and boasts a 25-year career in government, politics, and communications and served as President Bill Clinton’s deputy domestic policy adviser.
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