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Jeffries Accepts J Street Endorsement, Shifts Political Alliance
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) accepted J Street's endorsement after 17 years of engagement.
- Previously, he aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which discouraged ties with other groups.
- J Street criticizes current Israeli government and aims to be a mainstream voice in Congress.
- The endorsement drew limited attention, since J Street already backs half of Democratic members.
