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It's not only in Israel's interest but in America's as well to stand with one of its closest and important allies.

I do have a very large Jewish population, so it's not unusual that I would be interested in being a part of discussions and finding out what's going on in Israel.

Americans are connected to the situation in the West Bank and Gaza and Israel because, generally speaking, Jewish Americans were always there, and many American Jewish people connect their nationality to the Israeli one.

Am I an Israeli? That's a good question.

As a Jew I am aware of how important the existence of Israel is for the survival of us all. And because I am proud of being Jewish, I am worried by the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism in the world.

I am an Israeli-born American citizen.

There's no one in Israel who appreciates more than me the importance of American support for Israel.

I have absolute respect for Israel and people in Israel who are critical of their own country.

I've always been supportive of the right of Israel as a state, and I've always fought against anti-Semitism, even in my own community.

I am a peace supporting Jew.