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American Jews Urge Action on Israel's Polarization and Violence

2/18/2026

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American Jews voiced concerns about political polarization in Israel during a February 17, 2026 meeting with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel.
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation highlighted violence in Arab sector, settler hostilities, and the Iranian threat.
They cited rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States.
Herzog said education could help counter perceptions.
Herzog supported female participation in the Knesset elections.

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American Jews voiced concerns about political polarization in Israel during a February 17, 2026 meeting with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel.
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation highlighted violence in Arab sector, settler hostilities, and the Iranian threat.
They cited rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States.
Herzog said education could help counter perceptions.
Herzog supported female participation in the Knesset elections.