Support for Palestinian Freedom

Individual Friends and Meetings are concerned for the Palestinian people, and peace movements in Israel seeking peace and justice by non-violent means. 

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They have furthered the cause of Palestinian freedom by:

  • • releasing statements in support of Palestinian human rights
  • • holding public education meetings and publishing information on their social media pages and websites
  • • joining demonstrations and allying with local Palestinian Solidarity groups
  • • participating in ecumenical accompanying teams in Palestine
  • • joining the Interfaith Network of the campaigning organisation Jewish Voice for Peace
  • • supporting the non-violent Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement
  • Our support for the Palestinian people is based on our belief in the value of every person, and in equality and peace. 


Since October 2023 Quakers have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Meetings have called on the Government to support the Palestinian people including by contributing humanitarian aid. 

Quakers in Aotearoa support the Quaker-led school in Ramallah.

A different future is possible: Quaker organizations share a vision for peace in Palestine and Israel

The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel's actions in Gaza might constitute genocide. Regrettably, Israel has taken no steps to change its behaviour since this ruling, ignoring the court’s provisional measures. Western governments, especially the United States, the United Kingdom, and key European states, continue to provide arms and support to Israel. Their complicity, along with unilateral vetoes preventing repeated ceasefire resolutions at the UN Security Council, raises concerns about international commitments to multilateralism and respect for international legal frameworks. 

 

Aotearoa New Zealand Quakers: Statement on indefensible aggression towards Palestinians in Gaza (May 2025)

An international Quaker statement on Palestine and Israel

Read the statement here

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