It has been a dark and ominous week for progressive Jews in America and in Israel, between the re-election of Donald Trump at home and the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Israel. Ameinu fears for the erosion of democracy and the threat to women, minorities, migrants, and other groups that may be marginalized and targeted during a second Trump presidency. Likewise, Ameinu condemns the cynical firing of Gallant while the attention of the world was focused on the American election. Once again, Prime Minister Netanyahu has put his own interests ahead of Israel’s. Netanyahu’s actions signal not an end to hostilities and the desire to bring the remaining Israeli captives home, but the continuation of an endless war that no longer has any real objectives other than keeping himself in power and to avoid a reckoning for his government’s abject failure on October 7, 2023. His unholy alliance with fanatical extremists and draft dodging ultra-orthodox entities demands widespread repudiation by the international Jewish community. Ameinu stands in solidarity with the people of Israel who are protesting against the Netanyahu government.
As we face an uncertain future, it is easy to despair, but Ameinu finds strength in the resiliency of the Jewish people and in the justness of our cause. “Ameinu remains committed to fighting for democracy in America, Israel, and around the world. Our values of justice, equality before the law, and peace are unwavering and we will continue to stand firm, and remain true to our beliefs,” said Kenneth Bob, President of Ameinu.
