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J Street President Calls Israel's Gaza Actions 'Genocide'

8/5/2025

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Ben-Ami Acknowledges Genocide

Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, has taken a bold turn, recognizing that Israel's actions in Gaza could be seen as genocide. This shift places him alongside other progressive Jewish leaders as concerns over mass starvation grow. J Street, a proponent of a two-state solution, now plays a crucial role in legitimizing this serious accusation, despite Israel's firm denials.

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Trump Rejects Genocide Claims

President Donald Trump rejected allegations of genocide in Gaza, focusing instead on the ongoing conflict sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack. He underscored U.S. initiatives to deliver humanitarian aid, asserting, “We don’t want people going hungry.” U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee supported this stance, attributing the humanitarian crisis to Hamas's actions rather than Israel's response.

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Ben-Ami Acknowledges Genocide

Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, has taken a bold turn, recognizing that Israel's actions in Gaza could be seen as genocide. This shift places him alongside other progressive Jewish leaders as concerns over mass starvation grow. J Street, a proponent of a two-state solution, now plays a crucial role in legitimizing this serious accusation, despite Israel's firm denials.

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