Israel/Palestine

We call on the US government to end its military aid of the Israeli government and to fully restore UNRWA funding to aid Palestinians. The US government must stop sending the Israeli military more weapon

As members of Strawberry Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) in Berkeley, California, and in keeping with our historic peace testimony, we are horrified by the killing on all sides in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and the larger Middle East. We support a lasting ceasefire, together with peaceful action by the United States and other world power, to bring about lasting peace, justice, and freedom.

Friends feel a responsibility to act on the immense suffering in Gaza, as well as the ongoing violence in the West Bank. All the peoples of Israel and Palestine deserve to live in peace.

The Salt Lake Quakers (Salt Lake Monthly Meeting) calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel by both sides, a return of the hostages, and a restoration of food, water, fuel and medical care to Gaza. The urgency and humanitarian need for this action cannot be overstated.

“the City of Bellingham believes in and advocates for the self-determination of all people, regardless of religion, race, or nationality”

We call on our government to reset its policy: to call for an immediate ceasefire and to pursue negotiations to free the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza.

We are saddened and outraged by recent police violence against students protesting American complicity in the war in Gaza.

FCNL condemns the violent government responses to peaceful protests. We call on officials to protect civil liberties and ensure the safety of Jews, Muslims, and all students on campus.

As Quakers, we oppose war and seek a just and lasting peace in Israel/Palestine. We grieve the death of over 1,200 Israelis and over 33,000 Gazans, including 13,800 children (As of April 2024).

Ames Friends Meeting affirms the dignity and human rights of Palestinians, Israelis, and all persons.

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.