June 23, 2025
Hi Jeff,
I still wish to discuss the recusal issue with you when you have a free
minute. You might want to add to the mix your visit to Israel in January
2024, where you apparently spent time mixing it up with the IDF ( Israeli
Military). I know you have a strong affinity for Israel and that is
absolutely your right. But after reading the linked material at the bottom
of this letter it becomes beyond dispute that it would be extremely
problematic if your office did not
seriously consider recusal in this matter.
Best regards,
Aram
On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM Aram James
wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Aram here. I hope you and your family are doing well. I will write more
> later.
>
> Given your long history of advocacy for the State of Israel, your Israeli
> citizenship, your recent handshake with Bibi, and your apparent antipathy
> towards the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation, I believe
> it would be wise for you to recuse yourself and your office from the
> Stanford 12 Case. The optics of this situation are problematic for you.
>
> I agree with you that non-violent protest is protected by the First
> Amendment, and I also recognize that vandalism can be a crime. However,
> when property damage occurs, even if it is substantial, to prevent a
> greater crime—such as genocide or the destruction of a culture—this
> vandalism may be excused. We can certainly debate this matter, but I
> believe you are an honorable person, and with a bit of self-reflection, you
> will do the right thing.
> Please feel free to call me at any time to discuss this most critical
> matter.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Aram James
>
> P.S. Please correct me if I have any factual inaccuracies. If you are not
> an Israeli citizen, please inform me. Additionally, if you did not shake
> Bibis hand during his recent visit to the Bay Area, kindly clarify that as
> well.
>
> “We felt like we couldn’t be anywhere else,” shared Hausner alumna Rachel
> Rosen (Class of 2013) in describing her family’s visit to Israel in January.
>
> Best regards,
> Aram
>
> https://share.google/9SlM3r4qyrVkmyA4W
>