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They came in droves. Over 1,500 people mobilised in Washington last week to support J Street - the nascent Jewish-American lobbying organisation that defines itself as "Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace".
J Street's vision is for a secure and democratic Israel existing side-by-side in peace and security with a Palestinian state. As a lobbying organisation, it is recognised by many as an alternative to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Unlike the more established and powerful AIPAC, which tends to tailor its support to Israel's governmental point of view, J Street differentiates between support for Israel and support for the policies of the Israeli government.
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