Iran’s regime is dangerous. But war without a clear plan is putting lives at grave risk. 2/2

‘Depart now’: US tells its citizens to urgently leave almost all Mideast countries, including Israel Highly unusual directive, issued on third day of US-Israel war against Iran, affects hundreds of thousands of Americans, including over 200,000 in Israel; comes as Iran widens retaliatory attacks, Tru...

American citizens are being told to flee with no help from their government. US service members have already been killed. The region is spiraling.

This is the cost of a reckless war of choice. 1/2

It’s no secret that Netanyahu wanted this war. But the buck stops with Donald Trump. He is the commander in chief, and if he decides to take Americans to war, he owns that.

Really lovely to see so many friends over these last few days at the @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social convention. Thank to everyone for being there and to Jeremy Ben Ami and the whole J Street team for creating this essential community space.

“Donald Trump launched an illegal war of choice…a war he had promised he would never wage…He has made the world less safe for Americans…He has opened up Pandora’s box.” @vanhollen.senate.gov speaking today at the @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social convention. A packed house, enthusiastically applauded.

As Jewish advocates, we have a responsibility to pursue tzedek, or justice, above all else. And, as defenders of democracy, that includes ensuring equal access to the ballot box. Thanks to @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social for hosting this conversation!

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Our CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social joined Rabbi David Saperstein, @maya4rights.bsky.social, & Rev. Malcolm Byrd at @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's convention for a conversation on Jewish-Black solidarity & how our communities can work together to protect our safety & democracy.

A few of our favorite photos from today's #JStreetConvention!

Live from Convention: Sunday Update on Iran with Experts Frank Lowenstein and Jen Gavito The latest as of Monday morning, March 1

LIVE from #JStreetConvention: Our morning briefing on the latest from Iran with experts Frank Lowenstein and Jen Gavito from our J Street Policy Center. Watch here:

Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel in widening war Iran has vowed revenge after the killing of its supreme leader. It traded strikes with Israel on Sunday as part of a widening war prompted by a surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment a day earlier.

We are deeply saddened by reports of ongoing casualties across the Middle East, which now include US service members – the first known American casualties from this war – as well as more than 10 Israeli and over 100 Iranian civilians.

Our hearts are with their loved ones.

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Six people killed after missile strike on Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, ambulance service says Six people were killed after a missile strike on the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, the Israeli ambulance service said on Sunday.

We woke up this morning to news of more violence, bombing and uncertainty. Our hearts are with every civilian – Israeli, Iranian, Palestinian and beyond – in harm’s way by leaders willing to sacrifice their people’s safety for their own self-interest. There is another way.

@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social conference tonite-one of the few Jewish spaces where you can criticize the immorality of the current Israeli govt & their despicable actions in the West Bank & Gaza & believe in the state of Israel. Of course we oppose Hamas & what happened Oct 7. We must fight for peace

HAPPENING SOON: @jenrubin.bsky.social is going live at 11 AM with @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social over on the Contrarian Substack page. Join us at contrarian.substack.com to hear about this morning’s airstrikes on Iran.

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J Street Statement Opposing War With Iran - J Street We are appalled by President Trump’s reckless decision to launch a war of choice against Iran explicitly seeking regime change.

J Street opposes President Trump’s reckless decision to launch a war of choice against Iran. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3N71E4w

We are watching a foreign policy disaster unfold in real time.

President Trump is on the verge of dragging the US into another open-ended war with no clear objective and no public support.

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Human rights activists were beaten today by masked settler thugs near the Palestinian village of Qusra. Our community, our country and Israel cannot look away – and our leaders cannot keep failing to act.

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U.S. evacuates Israel embassy staff as Trump's Iran decision looms A spokesperson for Iran's military said "any unwise American action will lead to a widespread fire in the region."

The Iranian regime is dangerous, but another open-ended Middle East war would be a catastrophic mistake. Congress must step in now to block an unauthorized war.

U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time

The US embassy will offer services in West Bank settlements to settlers for the first time. As J Street’s Nadav Tamir warned in
@nytimes.com, this is “creeping recognition of [Israeli] sovereignty.”

Steps like this move us toward permanent occupation:

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Cindy McCain to step down as the head of the World Food Programme McCain cited health issues and said that serving with the organization "has been the honor of a lifetime."

Thank you, Ambassador Cindy McCain, for your extraordinary leadership at WFP.

Your steady voice and commitment to saving lives in the world’s most fragile places made a real difference. Wishing you strength and good health in the months ahead.

The decision to go to war is too serious to bypass Congress. J Street urges lawmakers in both parties to reassert Congress’s authority and vote to prevent an unauthorized and potentially catastrophic war with Iran.

The Iranian regime is dangerous and destabilizing. But history, from Iraq to Afghanistan, shows what happens when the US rushes into conflict without a clear plan or public support.

🚨 House Dem leadership plans to bring the bipartisan Iran War Powers resolution to the floor, a critical step to block unauthorized military action.

Another open-ended Middle East war would be a profound mistake. Congress must not abdicate its constitutional responsibility.

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At US Commission on Civil Rights hearing, Jewish students warn against politicizing campus antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Agency The hearing last week was the first in an independent government investigation into campus antisemitism.

Jewish students told the US Commission on Civil Rights something important: Antisemitism is real – and so is the danger of politicizing it.

Students deserve safety and free expression, not to be used as a pretext for divisive agendas.

Worth the read.

J Street to Host 2026 Convention in DC J Street will host its 2026 Convention at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill for the first time in four years from Feb. 28 through March 3.

Proud to see coverage of the #JStreet2026 National Convention in Washington Jewish Week.

The convention will bring together members of Congress, Jewish communal leaders and Israeli & Palestinian partners.

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Our #JStreet2026 National Convention brings together lawmakers, activists and community leaders to fight for a pro-peace, pro-democracy future.

Don’t miss it Feb 28 – March 3 in DC!