Rethinking US Policy Toward Israel/Palestine: One Quaker’s Discernment Journey

Since October 7, 2023, much of the Quaker world has spoken out for a ceasefire, release of captives, and the restoration of full humanitarian aid to Gaza. Yet are Friends simply advocating for a return to the status quo before October 7? What about the ongoing concerns over decades of ethnic cleansing, military occupation, illegal settlements, and what international human rights groups have called a system of apartheid against the Palestinians? What about the significant and frequently unconditional US military and diplomatic support for these Israeli policies over many decades? What is a faithful response to various forms of Zionism and Palestinian resistance? How might we address the root causes of the conflict and move toward a future of peace and justice for all in Israel/Palestine?

Speaking from several years of research, reflection, and prayerful discernment, Quaker activist Steve Chase will address the root causes of the conflict and how we might move toward a future of peace and justice for all in Israel/Palestine.

This and our other First Monday Lectures are streamed live and available as recordings on our YouTube channel, Pendle Hill USA.

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