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What does it really mean to be pro-Israel during war, occupation, and political collapse? In this condensed Breaking Points recap, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti interview Jeremy Ben-Ami, executive director of J Street, about liberal Zionism, U.S. aid to Israel, Gaza, and the future of a two-state solution. The original conversation is streamlined into a quick summary so you can get the key arguments without the full runtime. Ben-Ami explains why J Street rejects a blank-check approach to Israeli policy, why he says he represents mainstream American Judaism, and why he believes U.S. policy has helped drive Israel further right. You’ll hear the debate over democracy, legitimacy, arms subsidies, and whether supporting Israel can coexist with opposing occupation. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.