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When Oprah Says No To War…
A story from 21 years ago is relevant today more than ever…….. On September 19, 2000, Danny Muller and Andrew Mandell, both of Voices in the Wilderness, went to the Oprah show. Her guest that day was presidential hopeful George W. Bush. They had come to ask important, unscripted questions and to find out if…
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The U.S. must pressure Israel to stop settler violence against Palestinians
Congress must immediately end all U.S. military funding to Israel and stop funding Israeli abuses and oppression. By Michael Merryman-Lotze Jun 26, 2023 On June 21, hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya, which is located north of Ramallah in the West Bank. Over 80% of the village’s Palestinian residents are…
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The complaint filed with the International Court of Justice filed by South Africa alleging genocide by Israel
1APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGSTo the Registrar of the International Court of Justice, the undersigned, being duly authorised by the Government of the Republic of South Africa, state as follows: In accordance with Articles 36 (1) and 40 of the Statute of the Court and Article 38 of the Rules of Court, I have the honour to…
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The Peace Resource Center of San Diego
PRC Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank ______________________________ In the Spirit of ReconciliationThe Peace Resource Center of San DiegoJoins the Call of the General Assembly of the United Nations: Cease Fire in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank! Free the Israeli Hostages and the Palestinian Detainees!Stop US Arms Sales to…
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Groups Associated to NNOMY Issue Calls for a Ceasefire in Gaza
NNOMY Steering Committee Parent Category: NNOMY 18 December 2023 18 December 2023 Last Updated: 18 December 2023 Hits: 16 Though the National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth cannot speak for the network in its entirety, some of the organizations that are listed in our National Directory of Youth Demilitarization Groups have called for a…
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Ramallah Friends School Students to Congress: Prioritize Ceasefire, Protect Children’s Lives
November 21, 2023 The Ramallah Friends School is a 150-year-old Quaker school located in Palestine. It is not simply a school but an institution woven into the history of Palestine. Throughout its long history, the school has also doubled as a medical facility and shelter for refugees, as well as a hub for lectures, community…
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Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom US: Help Us Advocate for a Ceasefire in Gaza Now
November 2023MEPJAC The Middle East Peace and Justice Action Committee (MEPJAC) is encouraging members to call your representatives to ask them to support the Ceasefire Now Resolution led by Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib. Bush and Tlaib have been joined by Representatives Andre Carson, Summer Lee and Delia Ramirez, along with at least 12…
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Veterans For Peace Statement on Gaza
October 24, 2023 On October 12, Veterans For Peace issued this statement about the conflict between Hamas and Israel, in which we condemned the horrific violence on both sides, particularly the killing of civilians. We added our voice to the many calls for a ceasefire and negotiations toward a political solution because there is no military one. Since then,…
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Mennonite Church USA statement calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
November 15, 2023 We lament. We deeply grieve the pain and fear caused by the loss of lives in Palestine and Israel since October 7, 2023. We cry from the depths of our souls, knowing that 4 out of 10 of these deaths are children, like the ones Jesus called to his knee. We recognize…
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Church of the Brethren: Seeking peace in Israel and Palestine: A Mission and Ministry Board statement
October 21, 2023 “A voice was heard in Ramah,wailing and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;she refused to be consoled,because they are no more” (Matthew 2:18, NRSVue). The Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren expresses grief and compassion for all who have lost loved ones in the violence in Israel and…