Ilan Goldenberg
@ilangoldenberg.bsky.social
Chief Policy Officer, J Street. Former Mideast Advisor to Vice President Harris and Director of Jewish Outreach on the Harris-Walz campaign.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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A debate over the US-Israel relationship is happening inside the Democratic national security community – from the people who may staff the State Department, Pentagon and White House next.
✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on competing strategies and the best path forward:
✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on competing strategies and the best path forward:
The Democratic National Security Community Is Beginning to Debate the US-Israel Relationship
A Serious and Thoughtful Debate has Begun Amongst People Who May Serve in National Security Positions in Future Administrations
jstreetdotorg.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
A debate over the US-Israel relationship is happening inside the Democratic national security community – from the people who may staff the State Department, Pentagon and White House next.
✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on competing strategies and the best path forward:
✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on competing strategies and the best path forward:
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Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet at Mar-a-Lago tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know about what might be on the agenda from policy expert @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3N02hwg
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet at Mar-a-Lago tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know about what might be on the agenda from policy expert @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3N02hwg
My latest in what to expect from the Trump-Bibi meeting next week. No war woth Iran and a push on ohase 2 of the Gaza peace plan. Hopefully…https://open.substack.com/pub/jstreetdotorg/p/what-trump-should-push-bibi-on-at?r=yqyjn&utm_medium=ios
What Trump Should Push Bibi on at Mar-a-Lago
Another possible conflict with Iran and Phase 2 of the Gaza Peace Plan will be the main items on the agenda.
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My latest in what to expect from the Trump-Bibi meeting next week. No war woth Iran and a push on ohase 2 of the Gaza peace plan. Hopefully…https://open.substack.com/pub/jstreetdotorg/p/what-trump-should-push-bibi-on-at?r=yqyjn&utm_medium=ios
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Most American Jews have never seen what’s happening in the West Bank – the settlements, the displacement, the violence toward Palestinian families.
The evidence is clear. It’s time we face it – and act. 🧵
The evidence is clear. It’s time we face it – and act. 🧵
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Most American Jews have never seen what’s happening in the West Bank – the settlements, the displacement, the violence toward Palestinian families.
The evidence is clear. It’s time we face it – and act. 🧵
The evidence is clear. It’s time we face it – and act. 🧵
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This ceasefire has ended the worst phase in Gaza, but it hasn’t meant safety for families and young children. It still can if we implement the full American peace plan, writes @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/the-ceasef...
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/the-ceasef...
December 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This ceasefire has ended the worst phase in Gaza, but it hasn’t meant safety for families and young children. It still can if we implement the full American peace plan, writes @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/the-ceasef...
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/the-ceasef...
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ICYMI: @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social explains why we can’t settle for the new status quo in Gaza: Netanyahu holding half the Strip, Hamas claiming the other – exactly the outcome both prefer over real progress.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Full article:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/hamas-and-...
It doesn’t have to be this way. Full article:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/hamas-and-...
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
ICYMI: @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social explains why we can’t settle for the new status quo in Gaza: Netanyahu holding half the Strip, Hamas claiming the other – exactly the outcome both prefer over real progress.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Full article:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/hamas-and-...
It doesn’t have to be this way. Full article:
jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/hamas-and-...
1. Democrats are going to need a new way to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
The Old Playbook for Talking About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Dead
How Democrats Should Approach the Issue in the 2026 Elections
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November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
1. Democrats are going to need a new way to talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
Hamas and Netnyahu have a historical symbiotic relationship. Both will do all they can to thawrt the 20 peace point plan and maintain the terrible status quo where both remain in power. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
Hamas and Netanyahu Are Working Together Again
They both prefer a terrible status quo to fully implementing the 20-point plan in Gaza
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hamas and Netnyahu have a historical symbiotic relationship. Both will do all they can to thawrt the 20 peace point plan and maintain the terrible status quo where both remain in power. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
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President Trump has a short-attention span, but I hope he uses his unique influence to build a better future following the ceasefire agreement.
@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social
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October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
President Trump has a short-attention span, but I hope he uses his unique influence to build a better future following the ceasefire agreement.
@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social
@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social
Thankfully the war is over. What comes next? Conflict management is discredited. Israelis face a choice. An isolated militarized super-Sparta. Or a gradual move towards regional peace and a Palestinian state. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
The End of “Managing the Conflict”
With the War Over, Israel Faces a Choice – Super Sparta or the 23-State Solution
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thankfully the war is over. What comes next? Conflict management is discredited. Israelis face a choice. An isolated militarized super-Sparta. Or a gradual move towards regional peace and a Palestinian state. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
We have a deal to end the war. My thoughts on what happens and what comes next. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
PEACE
Hopefully...
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have a deal to end the war. My thoughts on what happens and what comes next. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
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I’ve spent nearly my entire adult life in the U.S Coast Guard taking on drug runners, human traffickers, and terrorists.
Now, I’m taking on a new mission: running for Congress to put Florida families over party politics.
Let’s get to work.
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Now, I’m taking on a new mission: running for Congress to put Florida families over party politics.
Let’s get to work.
secure.actblue.com/donate/james-m…
October 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I’ve spent nearly my entire adult life in the U.S Coast Guard taking on drug runners, human traffickers, and terrorists.
Now, I’m taking on a new mission: running for Congress to put Florida families over party politics.
Let’s get to work.
secure.actblue.com/donate/james-m…
Now, I’m taking on a new mission: running for Congress to put Florida families over party politics.
Let’s get to work.
secure.actblue.com/donate/james-m…
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“The biggest danger is that both Israel and Hamas say ‘yes’ in principle, but then insist on negotiating every detail,” J Street Chief Policy Officer Ilan Goldenberg (@ilangoldenberg.bsky.social) told Vox. Trump must “hold everyone’s feet to the fire,” before they get “bogged down in debates.” 👇
We may have gotten a look at what the end of this war could look like. But accomplishing it is likely to take much more continuous dialogue combined with real pressure or some dramatic political changes in the governments involved. Either may come too late for the hostages or the people of Gaza.
A reality check on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The president’s relationships with Netanyahu and Putin have something in common.
www.vox.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“The biggest danger is that both Israel and Hamas say ‘yes’ in principle, but then insist on negotiating every detail,” J Street Chief Policy Officer Ilan Goldenberg (@ilangoldenberg.bsky.social) told Vox. Trump must “hold everyone’s feet to the fire,” before they get “bogged down in debates.” 👇
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J Street welcomes growing international recognition of Palestinian statehood, a move that undermines extremists on both sides and affirms that the path forward is self-determination for both peoples, not endless war or permanent occupation.
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
J Street welcomes growing international recognition of Palestinian statehood, a move that undermines extremists on both sides and affirms that the path forward is self-determination for both peoples, not endless war or permanent occupation.
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Border Czar Tom Homan was caught by the FBI accepting bribes - on camera - to deliver government contracts in exchange for $50,000 in cash.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
September 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan was caught by the FBI accepting bribes - on camera - to deliver government contracts in exchange for $50,000 in cash.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
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What is at stake at the high level meetings at the UN next week? My thoughts along with @normeisen.bsky.social @stelhami.bsky.social and others. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
What's at stake at UNGA 2025? | Brookings
Brookings experts unpack the issues at stake during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly meetings.
www.brookings.edu
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What is at stake at the high level meetings at the UN next week? My thoughts along with @normeisen.bsky.social @stelhami.bsky.social and others. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
Netanyahu and this government are doing permanent damage to Israel’s international standing. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
Has Israel Become a Pariah State?
It’s happening, and there is only one way to stop it
open.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Netanyahu and this government are doing permanent damage to Israel’s international standing. open.substack.com/pub/jstreetd...
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It is one thing to pursue policies that isolate your nation and degrade its economy; it is entirely another to purposefully establish that as your goal. But that is exactly what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did in a major speech on September 15. open.substack.com/pub/joecirin...
September 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
It is one thing to pursue policies that isolate your nation and degrade its economy; it is entirely another to purposefully establish that as your goal. But that is exactly what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did in a major speech on September 15. open.substack.com/pub/joecirin...
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“The Israeli government’s response [to its international isolation] – a tweet or statement from the foreign minister accusing longtime partners of aiding Hamas, falling for propaganda or being antisemitic – is tone-deaf.” ✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/pariah-state
Has Israel Become a Pariah State?
It’s happening, and there is only one way to stop it
jstreetdotorg.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“The Israeli government’s response [to its international isolation] – a tweet or statement from the foreign minister accusing longtime partners of aiding Hamas, falling for propaganda or being antisemitic – is tone-deaf.” ✍️ @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/pariah-state
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Has Israel Become a Pariah State?
It’s happening, and there is only one way to stop it
open.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Had a great conversation with @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's Substack about my book Why Fascists Fear Teachers & why it’s so important to humanize and lift up our communities in America and across the world. jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/watch-rand...
WATCH: Randi Weingarten on Why Fascists Fear Teachers
This week on Word on the Street Live, I was joined by our good friend Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, whose new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, comes out Tuesday,...
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September 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Had a great conversation with @ilangoldenberg.bsky.social on @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's Substack about my book Why Fascists Fear Teachers & why it’s so important to humanize and lift up our communities in America and across the world. jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/watch-rand...
The geniuses that cooked up GHF - a food distribution system that’s led to starvation & over 1000 deaths at chaotic sites, have a plan for postwar Gaza.
GREAT (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust). You can’t make this up.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
GREAT (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust). You can’t make this up.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Gaza postwar plan envisions ‘voluntary’ relocation of entire population
President Donald Trump and international partners are discussing plans to build a “Riviera of the Middle East” on the rubble of Gaza. One would establish U.S. control and pay Palestinians to leave.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The geniuses that cooked up GHF - a food distribution system that’s led to starvation & over 1000 deaths at chaotic sites, have a plan for postwar Gaza.
GREAT (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust). You can’t make this up.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
GREAT (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust). You can’t make this up.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...