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Palestine and Israel

Updated 28 February 2025

Guided by our testimonies, Quakers have a long history of working for peace in Palestine and Israel.

Palestine and Israel

Putting your faith in action

Ecumenical and interfaith relations

Updated 11 August 2025

Quakers work with other faith groups on issues where we have shared interests. It's also important to build and maintain good relationships with other churches and faith groups as this helps build a more connected and understanding society.

Ecumenical and interfaith relations

Organisation updates

QPSWCC 3 June 2025

Updated 23 June 2025

Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee (QPSWCC) considered the implications of Yearly Meeting, especially discernment on peace and on Gaza, and had a deep dive into the international conciliation work of Quakers.

QPSWCC 3 June 2025

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Marking the Balfour Declaration centenary

Updated 31 October 2017

This year marks historic anniversaries in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: 100 years since the Balfour Declaration conveying British support for a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine; 50 years since the start of the Israeli military occupation of Palestine; and 10 years since the beginning of the blockade of Gaza.

Reflecting on Balfour Declaration centenary

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Quakers condemn provocative US embassy move

Updated 14 May 2018

Amid rising tension and aggression in the region, opening the new US embassy in Jerusalem is an act of provocation as Palestinians mourn the 70th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe), say Quakers in Britain.

Quakers condemn provocative US embassy move

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Quakers condemn irresponsible US announcement on Israeli settlements

Updated 19 November 2019

Following the announcement this week from US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land, Quakers in Britain have repeated their view that the settlements are a serious obstacle to peace.

Quakers condemn irresponsible US announcement on Israeli settlements

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Quakers call for end to violence

Updated 12 May 2021

Quakers in Britain have been watching, appalled, as the violence has escalated in Jerusalem over the last week and now spreads across the Holy Land.

Quakers call for end to violence

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Coalition stands up for rights of Palestinian people

Updated 14 May 2021

Amid escalating violence in Israel and occupied Palestine, Quakers in Britain are among a coalition of UK charities, human rights and faith organisations speaking up for the rights of Palestinian people.

Coalition stands up for rights of Palestinian people

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Israeli government's attacks on six Palestinian civil society groups must be resisted

Updated 26 October 2021

The Israeli government has declared six Palestinian civil society groups as “terrorist organisations". In a statement released today sixteen UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith organisations – including Quakers in Britain – have condemned the move.

Israeli government's attacks on six Palestinian civil society groups must be resisted

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Quakers join calls for Palestinian dignity, respect and justice

Updated 18 May 2023

Quakers in Britain have signed a joint statement calling on the UK government to uphold its legal, moral and historic obligations to the Palestinian people.

Quakers join calls for Palestinian dignity, respect and justice