We are a diverse coalition of Jewish organisations and individuals from communities across the globe. We share a commitment to the Jewish values of justice and peace which can only be fulfilled through a negotiated two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. We share a commitment to Israel’s security and prosperity which can best be fulfilled through peace agreements with its neighbours.
For any peace plan to work it must connect with the long-term goals and aspirations of all parties to the conflict. Trump’s one-sided deal does not adequately address Palestinian aspirations for independence in a sovereign state; it gives Israel a green light for the dangerous annexation of Palestinian territory; legitimises settlements constructed in clear violation of international law; and removes the prospect for a viable, contiguous Palestinian state living in dignity alongside a secure Israel.
We believe that this plan could only be rejected by the Palestinian leadership as it will not bring peace, nor a viable two-state solution. A peace plan in name only, it will perpetuate the occupation and doom the region to a destructive future of more bloodshed and conflict. As Diaspora Jews, we reject this deal as inconsistent not only with international law but with Jewish values, and Israel’s aspiration to be a state living in peace and respect with its neighbours.
We therefore appeal to Jews around the world, our national governments and all those committed to a just peace to oppose this plan. Instead, we pledge to redouble our efforts to work with Israelis and Palestinians toward a future in which they can live in peace, with freedom, dignity, and security.
Sponsoring organisations
- Ameinu, Australia
- Ameinu, USA
- Canadian Friends of Peace Now, Canada
- Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights, UK
- Habonim Dror, Southern Africa
- Habonim Dror, Aotearoa New Zealand
- Habonim Dror, Australia
- Habonim Dror, UK
- Hashomer Hatzair – World Movement
- Hashomer Hatzair, Australia
- J Space, Canada
- J Street, USA
- J-AmLat, Latin America
- Jcall Europe
- Jewish Democratic Initiative, South Africa
- Jewish Labor Committee, USA
- Jewish Labour movement, UK
- Meretz, Australia
- Meretz, UK
- Netzer, Australia
- New Israel Fund, Canada
- New Israel Fund, Australia
- New Israel Fund, UK
- New Israel Fund, USA
- Noam, UK
- Partners for Progressive Israel, USA
- Progressive Israel Network, USA
- Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, USA
- T’ruah, USA
- Yachad, UK
