Jewish-Arab group fundraises for shelters in Bedouin towns in Israel's south While Bedouin Communities Have One Shelter per 50,000 Residents, a Nearby Jewish Israeli City Has One per 270; Arab-Jewish Group Standing Together Launches a Shelter Fundraiser: 'Israel Started the Wa...

When sirens sound, every child deserves somewhere safe to run.

Jewish & Arab activists from Standing Together are raising funds and bringing bomb shelters to Bedouin communities in Israel’s south who’ve long been left without protection.

Eroding Democratic support for Israel isn’t inevitable – but the policies of Netanyahu and the strategy of AIPAC are driving the rupture.

J Street President @jeremybenami.bsky.social on the hard look in the mirror Israeli and Jewish leaders must take: jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/why-netany...

Shaheen, Schatz, Murray, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member...

Thank you Senators Schatz, Shaheen, Warner, Murray, Reed and Coons for your leadership. www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/re...

At least 100 civilians, most of them children, were reportedly killed in a strike on an Iranian school. Reporting suggests US forces may have conducted the strike.

Now, leading Senate Democrats are demanding an investigation. The American public deserves answers.

Three Palestinians killed in West Bank attack by Israelis | The Jerusalem Post Two of the Palestinians killed by the Israeli civilians were reportedly shot, while a third died of suffocation due to inhalation of tear gas.

Settlers shot and killed two Palestinians in the West Bank, and another died after inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli forces.

Every Palestinian life lost to this violence deepens the moral crisis of the occupation. Israel’s future can’t be built on this reality.

1 man killed, 2 seriously wounded as Iranian cluster bomb warhead hits central Israel Iran fires 8 missile salvos at Israel since midnight, woman moderately injured by flying debris in Rishon Letzion; Bahrain's only oil refinery burns as attacks continue against Gulf infrastructure

An Israeli civilian was killed by Iranian missiles in central Israel.

Across the Middle East, civilians are living with the same fear – families in Israel, Iran and beyond fearing the next strike.

This spiral must stop. We must pull back from this war.

There must be accountability and transparency. Children belong in classrooms building their futures, not buried beneath the rubble of war. 2/2

Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base

@nytimes.com reporting suggests a strike on a school in Iran – killing roughly 175 people, mostly kids – likely occurred during US attacks on a nearby military base. 1/2

The US and Israel are waging war on an Iran they think they know. The reality is very different | Ali Vaez Is the Islamic Republic a messianic theocracy or a brittle dictatorship? It’s neither – as those attacking it are finding out, says Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group

Understanding Iran matters, especially in war.

Crisis Group’s Iran Project Director Ali Vaez writes that the Islamic Republic isn’t a messianic theocracy or a brittle dictatorship. It’s something more complex – and more resilient – than many policymakers assume 👇

Iran war fails to halt West Bank expulsions as Palestinian community evacuates A Week Ago, the Village of Duma's Electricity Supply Was Cut Off, and Residents Evacuated the Women and Children. On Friday, Settlers Arrived and Harassed the Remaining Residents for Hours Until They,...

A familiar pattern of brutality in the West Bank:

– Settlers harass a Palestinian community.
– Israeli activists show up to protect them.
– Authorities bar the activists.
– The harassment escalates.
– Families flee their homes.

We loved making new friends, and reconnecting with old ones, from the US, Israel, and Palestine, at @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's convention in DC! Thanks to all who stopped by our table and held the conversations essential for a future of human rights, peace for Israelis and Palestinians. 🧵

What happens after the bombs stop falling?

In a new analysis, J Street’s @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social examines the possible endgames of war with Iran – from a weakened but dangerous regime to state collapse.

A critical look at where things go from here: jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/where-the-...

We just wrapped up an incredible Convention.

For a few days, 1,500 of us came together – organizers, students, leaders, allies – to recommit to the future we believe in.

A future of freedom, dignity and safety for Israelis and Palestinians alike. The work continues. 💙

“Americans are dying.”

At the J Street National Convention, @vanhollen.senate.gov called on Congress to reclaim its authority over decisions of war and peace.

No president should be able to launch a war alone.

We’re thinking especially of the many Israeli partners and activists who were just with us at our Convention – now trying to get home while the country shelters from missiles.

No family across the Middle East should have to live like this.

‘I can’t digest it’: deadliest attack on Israel since war began kills nine and destroys synagogue Fear and grief mix in the small town of Beit Shemesh, where missile struck ageing bomb shelter under synagogue

People running for shelters. Families living underground. Children learning the sound of sirens.

This is life for civilians in Israel right now.

Our hearts are with the families in Beit Shemesh and all those living through this terrifying reality.

Once a Bipartisan Stalwart, AIPAC Turns ‘Toxic’ in the Illinois Primaries

“[Daniel Biss] is at the 50-yard line of Jewish Americans, and AIPAC doesn’t want them anywhere near policy,” said @jeremybenami.bsky.social in @nytimes.com.

Our voices shouldn’t be pushed out by AIPAC’s dark money. The Jewish community deserves real representation.

Racial & religious minorities aren't safe in the US without a strong democracy. We must work in community to strengthen & protect democracy for all. Thanks @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social for inviting me to introduce the panel about building community

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!

🎙️Fresh off the stage!

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.

📷 from the first day of #JStreetConvention! Wish you could join us live? Visit jstreetdotorg.substack.com for our schedule of live conversations!

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.