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October 16, 2023
All eyes on Gaza. We can’t look away now.
Israeli officials are openly planning to open “the gates of hell” on Gaza.
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Mi Shebayrach, May the One who blessed…
A prayer for those joining together to reaffirm a commitment to Justice, Equality and Freedom for All on January 20 and beyond.
Tell Congress: Don’t defend Israel’s illegal settlements with empty platitudes about peace
Congress is voting beginning Thursday January 5, 2017 on legislation to defend Israeli settlements from international censure.
Israel has No Incentive to Comply
Yesterday, outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry named some truths we haven’t heard from U.S. officials for quite some time, and probably won’t hear again anytime soon
JVP Statement on Secretary Kerry’s Speech
In his speech today, Secretary Kerry rightfully pointed his finger at one central issue: Israel’s practice of seizing more and more land while denying Palestinians full equal rights. Israel cannot claim to be democratic while occupy another people indefinitely, and as Kerry finally said: denying Palestinians rights is at odds with US democratic ideals.
U.S. Abstains From UN Security Council Resolution Vote Demanding End To Settlements
Halting settlement construction is a necessary but not sufficient step toward Israel changing its policies and Palestinians realizing their rights. As the only country that abstained, the evidence of the U.S.’s isolation from the global consensus during the vote was stark.
JVP Chapters host Chanukah Actions Against Islamophobia and racism in 25 Cities
Today, Jewish Voice for Peace will lead actions in 25 cities across the country to protest Islamophobia and racism, as part of a national effort ahead of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah.
Tel Rumeidah Support Campaign
The campaign report below was drafted by Riad Arar of Defense for Children International-Palestine. To learn more about the campaign, visit https://www.freedom4telrumeida.com/. Justice now – End the isolation – End the ethnic cleansing – End the…
Trump’s Ambassador to Israel will Align U.S. Policy with the Annexationist Right
David Friedman’s appointment as U.S. ambassador to Israel indicates that the Trump Administration has aligned itself with the farthest right elements of the Israeli government.
An Open Letter to the Portland City Council from the JVP Rabbinical Council
We write to you as members of the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council to encourage your efforts to place Caterpillar on Portland’s Do Not Buy List. We applaud your ethical commitment to socially responsible…
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