What we believe
“The Torah teaches: ‘Justice, justice, you shall pursue’ (Deuteronomy 16:20).
To secure a lasting settlement to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis so they can live in peace and security, thrive side by side, and co-operate together, Jews today are obligated to pursue justice on behalf of both peoples.”
RABBI ELIZABETH TIKVAH SARAH
We believe that:
- Lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians requires justice, mutual recognition and respect.
- Peace requires ending Israel’s illegal occupation and settlement of Palestinian land, including its illegal blockade of Gaza.
- Peace requires Israel to acknowledge its responsibility in the creation of the Palestinian refugees, and its obligation to negotiate a just, fair and practical resolution of the issue.
- Violence against civilians, no matter who commits it, is unacceptable.
- Israel’s repressive policies in the West Bank and Gaza are breeding hatred and resentment.
- Israel’s discrimination against its Palestinian citizens is unacceptable.
- It is crucial that Jews speak out for Palestinians’ human rights.
- The humanitarian values of Judaism have been corrupted by the Israeli state’s abuses of human rights.
- Britain, the EU, the USA, Russia and the UN must be persuaded to implement UN resolutions on Palestine.
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