Ahead of the passage of the so-called "outpost legalization bill" in the Israeli Knesset today, Jewish Voice for Peace issues the following statement from Executive Director Rebecca Vilkomerson: ...
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The Trump administration’s first few days have reflected the racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism that we saw in his campaign, including executive orders targeting Muslims, immigrants, and refugees, and the concerning rapid consolidation of...
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As the Trump administration follows through on the some of most harmful and alarming promises of his campaign, we will follow through on ours: to love, defend and fight alongside our friends, neighbors,...
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The incoming Trump administration is poised to fulfil its campaign promise to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Jewish Voice for Peace offers the following statement from executive director Rebecca Vilkomerson on the...
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Congress is voting beginning Thursday January 5, 2017 on legislation to defend Israeli settlements from international censure. ...
Read MoreIn 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...
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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...
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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....
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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....
Read MoreWith the announcement of Rex Tillerson President-Elect Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, Jewish Voice for Peace offers the following commentary on several foreign policy appointees who will impact our work towards a...
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