Israel/Palestine

Lawmakers made history on Jan. 16 by centering Palestinian human rights during a debate and vote on the Senate floor.

In the way of peace, we urge all people, including those who hold political power, to set aside violence and aggression and to seek humane and compassionate ways of resolving conflict.

An urgent call to protect human life and bring a just peace to Palestine and Israel

Twin Cities Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East, an end to the United States providing weapons of war, and swift action to ensure urgently needed humanitarian assistance.

After months of devastation, there is urgent need for a meaningful debate on U.S. support for Israeli operations in both Gaza and the West Bank. This week, a coalition of more than 70 national organizations sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to support

We call for an immediate ceasefire, the prompt release of all hostages and uncharged prisoners on both sides, and urgent action to relieve the tremendous suffering in Gaza. We demand that the United States no longer provide weapons that are used to kill innocent civilians indiscriminately.

Albuquerque Friends, are led by the Spirit of divine compassion to cherish peace, and to “utterly deny all outward wars and strife and fighting with outward weapons for any end or under any pretense whatever.” Declaration of Friends to Charles II, 1660

Our work advocating for a more just, peaceful and sustainable world will need to be continually renewed, not just this year but for many years ahead.

We urge members of Congress and President Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further civilian harm in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. Further, we urge them to address the root causes underlying this explosion of violence.

We join with many millions across the world to call for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access, an end to the catastrophic bombing of civilian Gaza, and action to address the inequalities underlying this situation so as to create the conditions for a lasting peace.