'Cancer of the Jewish community': Amb. Leiter slams J Street's support of arms embargo on Israel
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter criticized J Street for its recent call to phase out US military aid to Israel. He described the organization's stance as a 'cancer of the Jewish community.' The debate centers around American security assistance and its implications for Israel's defense systems.
- ▪J Street has changed its position on American security assistance to Israel.
- ▪The organization is calling for a phasing out of direct US military aid.
- ▪Ambassador Leiter labeled J Street's stance as detrimental to the Jewish community.
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'Cancer of the Jewish community': Amb. Leiter slams J Street's support of arms embargo on IsraelJ Street recently changed its position on American security assistance to Israel and called for phasing out direct US military aid, including funding connected to systems such as Iron Dome.Follow us on GoogleIsrael's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter the President residence in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
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