Is I Wage Peace . Org Anti-Semitic?
No, we are not ant-Semitic; but we recognize that many Americans confuse opposition to some pieces of Israeli foreign policy with anti-Semitism. This page serves as a reminder that many U.S. Christians oppose the American occupation of Iraq and many Israeli Jews and American Jews oppose Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. None of these well meaning individuals are anti-Semitic, and neither are we.
ICAHD, the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, is a case in point.
Also Check Out ICAHD USA, which has an impressive speakers bureau. Why not call them up and arrange for a speaker to come to your town!
“ICAHD is a non-violent, direct-action group originally established to oppose and resist Israeli demolition of Palestinian houses in the Occupied Territories. As our activists gained direct knowledge of the brutalities of the Occupation, we expanded our resistance activities to other areas - land expropriation, settlement expansion, by-pass road construction, policies of "closure" and "separation," the wholesale uprooting of fruit and olive trees and more. The fierce repression of Palestinian efforts to "shake off" the Occupation following the latest Intifada has only added urgency to our efforts. “ Check out their frequently asked questions.
Americans for Peace Now is yet another Jewish Organization that strongly opposes the occupation. They have an interesting section that discusses the history of each illegal settlement.
One might also visit:
B'TSELEM Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.
Not in My Name “Not In My Name, as a predominantly Jewish organization, is deeply committed to a peaceful and just resolution of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, a resolution that will provide safety, security and freedom for Jews, Palestinians, and all others living in this region. We believe that such a peace can only be achieved when Israel withdraws from its settlements in the Palestinian territories and addresses the legitimate national and human rights of the Palestinian people.
Women in Black Women in Black is an international peace network. Women in Black New York stand in silent vigil to protest war....
Rabbis for Human Rights Rabbis for Human Rights is the rabbinic voice of conscience in Israel, giving voice to the Jewish tradition of human rights.
We promote justice and freedom, while campaigning against discrimination and inhumane conduct.
Bat Shalom Bat Shalom is an Israeli national feminist grassroots organization of Jewish and Palestinian Israeli women working together for a genuine peace grounded in a just resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict, respect for human rights, and an equal voice for Jewish and Arab women within Israeli society.
“The reality we experienced was made of: Innocent civilians being hurt, Kids not going to school because of the curfew, and parents who can’t bring food home because they can’t go to work...”
Bereaved Parents Circle seeks to solve the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians through dialogue and mutual understanding. We call on all parties to promote reconciliation as the only way to reach true co-existence and peace.
Meretz USA is another case in point. This Jewish organization professes clear opposition to the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank without abandoning their Zionist identity. We support Meretz position that Israel has a right to exist and has a right to defend itself against attack. There remain differing opinions among peace organizations on what constitutes defense. This is one of them.
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Is "I Wage Peace . Org" Anti-Semitic?
