JDCA Responds to Reports about California Democratic Party Resolutions on Israel

JDCA Responds to Reports about California Democratic Party Resolutions on Israel
Urges California Democratic Convention to oppose and defeat anti-Israel resolutions

WASHINGTON–The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) expressed deep concern about reports that the California Democratic Party is considering resolutions that do not reflect the Democratic Party’s positions on Israel.

JDCA Executive Director Halie Soifer said the following:

“We urge the California Democratic Party not to fall into the trap of letting Republicans divide us on Israel and the fight against anti-Semitism. Nearly all extremist violence in the United States, including attacks on Jews and Muslims, have come from right-wing extremists. There is no doubt that the rhetoric of President Trump and other Republican leaders have contributed to a climate of increased hatred and bigotry in our country, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.

“While Republicans continue to attempt to turn Israel into a partisan wedge issue, the Democratic Party remains staunchly pro-Israel. The Democratic Platform adopted in 2016 affirms that ‘we will always support Israel’s right to defend itself, including by retaining its qualitative military edge, and oppose any effort to delegitimize Israel, including at the United Nations or through the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement.’

“We strongly urge the delegates at the California Democratic Convention to oppose and defeat any resolution that is not consistent with the Democratic Party Platform on 2016 as it relates to Israel.”