JAC was originally founded as an organization profoundly committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. This continues to be a core issue.
JAC supports the special relationship between the United States and Israel, a relationship built on shared values and mutual interests. Israel, the only reliable democracy in the Middle East, is America's staunch ally and partner in fighting terrorism.
We endorse U.S. leadership in facilitating peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians.
We recognize that Iran's nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat to Israel and a danger to the United States and the world.
We support the foreign aid program that supplies much-needed security assistance to Israel each year to ensure that Israel remains capable of resisting increased threats.
We favor U.S. efforts to develop alternative sources of energy that lead to a reduction in our dependence on Mideast oil. We strongly support the partnership between the U.S. and Israel in researching and producing renewable energy sources.
We oppose the process known as BDS — Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions — an international attempt to delegitimize Israel in political, academic, and economic circles.
