| ID | 086877 |
| Title Proper | Doing the J Street Jive |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pollak, Noah |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In December 2008, two weeks before Hamas abandoned the six-month lull in its rocket war against Israel, the founder and executive director of the new lobbying group J Street delivered a message via YouTube to potential supporters. Appearing in a crisply pressed pale blue button-down, Jeremy Ben-Ami offered a personalized explanation for why, eight months earlier, he had launched a self-described "pro-Israel, pro-peace" organization that hoped to change the way the United States government dealt with Israel. In an earnest, confessional style, Ben-Ami explained that in past years, |
| `In' analytical Note | Commentary Vol. 127, No. 4; Apr 2009: p.16-22 |
| Journal Source | Commentary Vol. 127, No. 4; Apr 2009: p.16-22 |
| Key Words | J Street Jive ; Israel ; United States ; Hamas ; American Israel Public Affairs Committee ; Israel Policy Forum |