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Is Iran deal gateway to Israeli-Palestinian peace?

J Street aims to put $3 million behind pro-diplomacy lawmakers in 2016 election cycle.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified that Iran has met all conditions under the nuclear deal, in Vienna January 16, 2016.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY      - RTX22P8Q
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The liberal pro-Israel group J Street aims to put $3 million behind 2016 congressional candidates who supported the nuclear deal with Iran.

J Street argues that it's crucial during this electoral cycle to demonstrate that voting in favor of diplomacy with America's foes doesn't have to be a career killer for politicians. While the debate centers on preserving the Iran deal, the group readily admits that its ulterior goal is the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

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