The Jewish state, out of context Encountering Peace: Learning from J Street Speaker chastises J Street for opposing US veto at UN J Street described Schneller’s statements as “erroneous and absurd.”“J Street, as part of its deep commitment to Israel’s security, supported, supports and will continue to support sanctions against Iran,” the organization said in a statement on Thursday. “J Street is sorry that there are members of Knesset who harm Israel’s relationship with Jews who are committed to its existence and security, for the sole purpose of gaining questionable domestic political and inner-party capital. Even if you don’t agree with J Street’s position in favor of Israel and in favor of peace, one should be specific regarding the facts.”In 2010, J Street issued statements welcoming the passage of both the US congressional move to place new sanctions against Iran, as well as the passage of the passage of sanctions against Tehran in the UN Security Council.J Street had a lukewarm response to earlier moves to place sanctions on Iran, and in 2009, the group called on US legislators to delay the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act in order to further diplomatic attempts to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Later that same year, however, J Street moved to support the legislation, which passed with a sweeping majority.
J Street slams MK’s ‘absurd’ criticism
The American Jewish organization responds to allegations made by Kadima MK Schneller who has championed discussions criticizing the group.
The Jewish state, out of context Encountering Peace: Learning from J Street Speaker chastises J Street for opposing US veto at UN J Street described Schneller’s statements as “erroneous and absurd.”“J Street, as part of its deep commitment to Israel’s security, supported, supports and will continue to support sanctions against Iran,” the organization said in a statement on Thursday. “J Street is sorry that there are members of Knesset who harm Israel’s relationship with Jews who are committed to its existence and security, for the sole purpose of gaining questionable domestic political and inner-party capital. Even if you don’t agree with J Street’s position in favor of Israel and in favor of peace, one should be specific regarding the facts.”In 2010, J Street issued statements welcoming the passage of both the US congressional move to place new sanctions against Iran, as well as the passage of the passage of sanctions against Tehran in the UN Security Council.J Street had a lukewarm response to earlier moves to place sanctions on Iran, and in 2009, the group called on US legislators to delay the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act in order to further diplomatic attempts to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Later that same year, however, J Street moved to support the legislation, which passed with a sweeping majority.