Meeting Minute | February 21, 2024
As shown by the long and complex history of this conflict, war will not bring peace or justice but only more violence.
Meeting Minute | January 29, 2024
We condemn violence and denounce retribution, on the part of Hamas and the Israeli government, which only create more violence. We support Israelis and Palestinians addressing the root causes underlying violence in search of solutions that are just so as to sustain lasting peace.
Meeting Minute | January 29, 2024
We call for immediate ceasefire and immediate action to provide basic necessities of life: water, food, shelter and medical care to those who have been driven from their homes in Gaza. As Quakers we believe there is that of God in everyone and that an enduring peace built on justice and reconciliation is still possible.
Meeting Minute | January 29, 2024
To stop the killing and work toward peace, we call for a permanent ceasefire, massive, continuous and unimpeded humanitarian aid into Gaza, and the release of all the Israeli and foreign national hostages being held by Hamas and the Palestinian political prisoners held by the Israelis.
Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
Northampton Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) calls and prays
for the end to all actions that lead to the destruction of lives in Gaza, the West Bank, and
Israel.
Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
As individuals at Sacramento Friends Meeting, we call on each person to work for understanding, seek opportunities for dialogue, repudiate violence, and remain steadfast in our commitment to peaceful resolution of this and all other conflicts.
Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
We are heartbroken by the terror, violence, and devastation in Israel and Palestine. War is never the answer. War is a betrayal of our humanity, and of what is most sacred.
Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
We mourn their loss and suffering, and we call on Palestinian and Israeli leaders and their foreign enablers, including the US government, to recognize that essential humanity in the lives on the other side, to recognize the justice behind their territorial and national claims, and to envision and work for a world in which they can live either together or side by side in peace.
Meeting Minute | May 2, 2024
Wellesley Friends are deeply grieved by the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank. We bear witness to the suffering, and urgently call for a ceasefire, ending the siege of Gaza, and the release of all people held as hostages.
Meeting Minute | May 6, 2024
Ames Friends Meeting affirms the dignity and human rights of Palestinians, Israelis, and all persons.