JEI Statement on escalation and Support on Israel Security
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025
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Jewish Electorate Institute Urges Congressional Action as Israel-Iran Hostilities Escalate
Washington, DC — As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, the Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI), a nonpartisan political nonprofit, is calling on Congress to take all necessary measures to support Israel’s security, halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and help bring the hostages home.
In a formal statement delivered to Congressional leaders, JEI emphasized that “October 7th marked the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust — a turning point for regional stability.” With Iran’s nuclear program approaching the threshold of weaponization, JEI warned that the threat to Israel’s survival is no longer hypothetical, but imminent.
JEI reiterated its strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against existential threats and called for the immediate, unconditional return of all hostages held in Gaza. Their continued captivity, the group stated, is “a moral and humanitarian crisis.”
“At this pivotal moment, the United States must stand resolutely with its democratic ally,” the statement reads. JEI urged Congress to reaffirm bipartisan support for Israel’s safety, confront Iran’s destabilizing actions, and strengthen U.S. leadership in advancing peace and security throughout the region.
The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to researching and representing the priorities of Jewish American voters, advocating for strong U.S. leadership, democratic values, and a secure Israel.
JEI STATEMENT ON ESCALATION WITH IRAN
AND SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL’S SECURITY
Washington, DC — As hostilities between Israel and Iran escalate, the Jewish Electorate
Institute (JEI), the nonpartisan nonprofit, calls on Congress to take all necessary measures to
support Israel’s security, stop Iran’s nuclear program, and help bring the hostages home.
The October 7th Hamas terror attacks — the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust —
marked a turning point in regional stability. Now, Iran’s nuclear program has almost reached the
weaponization point of no return - an intolerable threat to Israel’s survival. Today, as Israel
faces an expanding threat from Iran and its proxies, the United States must stand resolutely with
its democratic ally.
We support Israel’s right to defend itself against existential threats and underscore the urgent
need for the immediate, unconditional return of all hostages held in Gaza. Their continued
captivity is a moral and humanitarian crisis.
At this pivotal moment, we urge Congress to reaffirm its bipartisan commitment to Israel’s
safety, oppose destabilizing actions by Iran, and strengthen America’s role in advancing longterm
peace and security in the region.
JEI will continue to advocate for strong U.S. leadership in defense of our allies and our shared
democratic values.
