Jewish Dems Respond to U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
This is an incredibly difficult moment for the vast majority of American Jews, who are supportive of Israel, concerned about the security and safety of the Israeli people and Jews in the United States and around the world, and fearful that President Trump lacks a clear strategy about what happens next with Iran.
We hope these strikes will force Iran back to the negotiating table and, through diplomacy, we can verifiably end its nuclear ambitions once and for all. We are grateful for the safety of the men and women of the U.S. military who carried out the U.S. strikes on Iran, and believe Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. The acceleration of Iran’s nuclear weapons program – particularly the enrichment at Fordow approaching weapons-grade levels – posed a grave threat to U.S. interests and an existential threat to Israel.
Iran must not use these strikes as a pretext for escalation against American or Israeli interests. We are particularly concerned about ongoing Iranian attacks on Israel and call on the administration to ensure the defense of American forces in the region and the Israeli people. The president must seek the authorization of Congress prior to any further involvement of the U.S. military in this or any other global conflict.
We hope yesterday’s strikes do not lead the United States or Israel into a protracted war. We continue to believe that a durable, enforceable diplomatic agreement – one that blocks all paths to Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability – is the best and most sustainable way to defend U.S. interests, ensure Israel’s security, and prevent nuclear proliferation in the region. Finally, it is imperative that President Trump comply with the Constitution and coordinate any future action of the U.S. military with Congress.
JDCA RESPONDS TO U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN
In light of recent events, please join our upcoming JDCA members event and discussion on Wednesday, June 25, at 12:00 p.m. ET, for “Israel at War and the Role of the United States.” We will be joined by former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. If you have not already done so in 2025, we also hope you will join JDCA as a member so we can continue to expand our efforts as the voice and political home for Jewish voters in support of Democrats who share our values.
In solidarity,
Halie Soifer
CEO, Jewish Democratic Council of America