Two left-wing pro-Israel groups, J Street and Brit Tzedek V’Shalom, have already put out statements this morning congratulating President Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
"The President’s bold international leadership has had a profound impact on global dynamics, reestablishing hope for a secure peace both in the Middle East and around the globe,
said J Street executive director Jeremy Ben-Ami.
Only through President Obama’s continued leadership and action, will Middle East peace become a reality," said Brit Tzedek. "We look forward to when this prize is shared with Israeli and Palestinian leadership against the backdrop of two states living side-by-side in peace and security.”
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First, J Street:
J Street congratulates President Obama on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The President’s bold international leadership has had a profound impact on global dynamics, reestablishing hope for a secure peace both in the Middle East and around the globe.
We urge President Obama to take this opportunity to add further momentum towards realizing the vision of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader regional peace that he laid out in the early months of his presidency.
The road to real peace and security is long and difficult. Only strong, substantive and sustained leadership will allow us to realize the dream of a two-state solution and comprehensive peace agreement.
J Street hopes for the day when Israeli and Palestinian leaders share this prize with the President for their work in achieving true peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians, and the entire region.
And Brit Tzedek:
Brit Tzedek V’Shalom wishes President Obama congratulations on his win of the Nobel Peace Prize. After President Obama’s campaign advocating hope, change and diplomacy, his election restored America’s image in the world, setting the stage for a negotiated two-state peace in the Middle East.
Only through President Obama’s continued leadership and action, will Middle East peace become a reality. We look forward to when this prize is shared with Israeli and Palestinian leadership against the backdrop of two states living side-by-side in peace and security.”
