B’tselem (or the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories) is an Israeli Human Rights organization, which principally acts to change Israeli policy in the Occupied Territories. Funding is provided for B’tselem through contributions from foundations in Europe and North America, and from individuals around Israel and abroad.

Ha’aretz www.haaretz.com

Ha’aretz (“the Land” in Hebrew) is Israel’s oldest daily newspaper.

The Other Israel http://otherisrael.home.igc.org

The Other Israel is a quarterly that provides extensive coverage of the diverse Israeli peace struggle. The Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace (ICIPP) founded The Other Israel as an English based newspaper to increase their impact worldwise. This quarterly also comments on events in Israel and around the Middle East from a perspective in which the interests of both Israeli and Palestinians are observed.

Tikkun www.tikkun.org

Tikkun is a United States based magazine committed to healing, repairing and transforming the world. This magazine is based largely on public submission and encourages world citizens to post thought provoking and politically challenging arguments. Topics include social theory, religion, contemporary politics, and Israel/Palestine, just to name a few.

The Electronic Intifada www.electronicintifada.org

The Electronic Intifada (EI) is a non-profit, independent publication that provides a complement to the current mainstream media. EI is committed to public education of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the economic, political, legal, and human dimensions of Israel’s 40-year occupation.

Foundation for Middle East Peace www.fmep.org

The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) is a nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. which works to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. They believe in a two state solution that meets the needs of both groups of citizens. FMEP also publishes the Report on Israeli Settlement in the Occupied Territories, which contains analysis and other data on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

American Task Force on Palestine www.americantaskforce.org

The American Task Force on Palestine is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, DC. ATFP was established to provide an independent voice for Palestinian-Americans and their supporters in order to promote peace.

If Americans Knew www.ifamericansknew.org

If Americans Knew works to educate the American people on elements of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which go unreported, underreported, or misreported in the daily domestic media.

Machsom Watch www.machsomwatch.org/en

Machsom Watch is a group of Israeli women against the Israeli occupation of the territories, the systematic repression of the Palestinian nation, and for human rights. This organization has been in existence since 2001 and calls for Palestinian freedom of movement within their own territory and an end to the Occupation that destroys Palestinian society and harms Israeli society.

American Near East Refugee Aid www.anera.org

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) is a leading provider of development, health, and education to Palestinian communities and impoverished families throughout the Middle East. ANERA is non-political and non-religious and is funded through thousands of private donations from around the world and grants from numerous public and private institutions.

UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees www.un.org/unrwa

UNRWA was established in 1950 by the UN General Assembly to carry out direct relief and works programs for Palestinian refugees. Currently, UNRWA is the main provider to over 4.6 million registered Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East.

Democracy Now! www.democracynow.org

Democracy Now! is an independent, national, daily news program that works to provide their audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate-sponsored media. This media outlet is funded entirely through contributions from listeners, viewers, and foundations. They do not accept corporate or government funding which allows them to maintain their independence.

Who Profits from the Occupation? www.whoprofits.org

This site is a medium for the Coalition of Women for Peace who are dedicated to ending the occupation of the West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights and reaching a just peace in Israel/Palestine. This site shows the role of multinational corporations’ infrastructure development which promotes an ethnic separation system, including checkpoints, walls and roads, design and supply equipment and tools used in the control and repression of the civilian population under occupation.

Websites/Organizations

Rabbis for Human Rights www.rhr.israel.net

Rabbis for Human Rights is an organization comprised of rabbis and rabbinical students from all three sects of Judaism (Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative).

The Jerusalem Link www.batshalom.org

The Jerusalem Link is a cooperative women’s institution comprised of two individual organizations. Both Bat Shalom on the Israeli side and Jerusalem Center for Women on the Palestinian side share a common struggle for peace and equality.

Parents’ Circle www.theparentscircle.com

Parents’ Circle is a joint forum of bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families. This organization works to educate for peace and reconciliation with the goal of preventing future loss on both sides of the conflict.

Ta’ayush www.taayush.org

Ta’ayush (Arabic for “life in common”) is a grassroots movement by Arabs and Jews working to break down the walls of racism and segregation by constructing a true Arab-Jewish partnership.

Seruv www.seruv.org.il

Seruv (Hebrew for “refuse”) is a movement by a group of Israeli reserve officers and combat soldiers. Upon returning from their missions in the Gaza Strip, they drafted a letter known as The Combatant’s Letter. This letter states that the mission of occupation does not serve their purpose or the purpose of Israel and the members of Seruv refuse to participate in any operation related to the Occupied Territories.

Yesh Gvul www.yeshgvul.org

Yesh Gvul (“There is a Limit!”) is an Israeli peace group campaigning against the occupation. This group acts by providing support for IDF soldiers who refuse military duties of repression over the Palestinian population.

Alternative Information Center www.alternativenews.org

Alternative Information Center (AIC) is an international progressive joint Palestinian-Israeli activist organization. They are involved in information distribution, political advocacy, grassroots activism, and critical analysis of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as well as their respective societies.

Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy http://www.pcpd.org/

Palestinian Centre for Peace and Democracy (PCPD) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization motivated by the principle that the future of Palestine lies in an independent democratic state. PCPD provides a venue for uncensored dialogue and debate with goals of promoting the values of democracy including social justice and genuine peace.

Negotiations Affairs Department www.nad-plo.org

The PLO Negotiations Affairs Department (NAD) was established in 1994 in Gaza in order to follow up with the implementation of the Interim Agreement signed between Israel and the PLO.

Peace Now www.peacenow.org.il

Peace Now is an Israeli movement that believes in Israel’s right to live within secure borders and the right of their neighbors to do the same. This includes the right of Palestinians to their own self-determination. Peace Now supports any process promising to promote a resolution to the conflict and pressures all Israeli parties to initiate steps to bring about an end to the occupation and negotiations for peace.

Americans for Peace Now www.peacenow.org

Americans for Peace Now (APN) is the leading voice for American Jews who support Israel and believe that peace is the only way to ensure Israel’s continued viability as a Jewish, democratic state. APN members believe that the evacuation of settlements and the creation of a viable Palestinian state are necessary in order to achieve peace and security for Israel.

Palestinian Center for Rapprochement www.raprochement.org

The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement was established in April, 1988, by a group of both Palestinians and Israelis who thought of organizing a dialogue in which they could talk about the Palestinian Israeli conflict. The idea of the center is not to convince either side of one another’s points of view, but to overcome prejudices, fears, and promote learning with the hopes of a better future for both Palestinians and Israelis.

Gush Shalom www.gush-shalom.org

Gush Shalom (“The Peace Block” in Hebrew) is an Israeli left-wing peace activist group. This organization objects to the Israeli occupation, desires a reinstatement of the pre-1967 “Green Line”, and demands an acceptance of Jerusalem as a two state capital. They also command Israel’s recognition of the Palestinian right to return and hope to safeguard the security of both Israel and Palestine in the future.

Nusseibeh-Ayalon Agreement http://www.peacelobby.org/nusseibeh-ayalon_initiative.htm

The Nusseibeh-Ayalon is an agreement by both Palestinians and Israelis in which they both agree to a two state solution based on a historic compromise. This involves the principle of two sovereign and viable states existing side by side. This is an unofficial agreement between citizens in which they believe that through this initiative, they can influence change from their respective leaders. This agreement is criticized for ignoring the Palestinian right of return. The website below from The Jewish Peace Lobby is just one of many that provides more information.

Jewish Voice for Peace www.Jewishvoiceforpeace.org

Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is a diverse and democratic community of activists who support security and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians. JVP also calls for the U.S. to change its foreign policy and discontinue supporting Israelis repressive actions.

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights www.pchrgaza.org

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) is a Non Governmental Organization based in Gaza City. This non-profit company is dedicated to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law, and upholding democratic principles in the Occupied Territories.

Al Haq www.alhaq.org

Al-Haq is an independent Palestinian human rights organization based in Ramallah, West Bank. It was established in 1979 to protect human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Al-Haq documents violations of both individual and collective rights of Palestinians and works to hold violators accountable.

Arab American Institute www.aaiusa.org

The Arab American Institute (AAI) represents the policy and community interests of Arab Americans throughout the United States and strives to promote Arab American participation in the U.S. electoral system. AAI serves as a resource for government officials, political leaders, the media, and community groups on a variety of issues related to Arab Americans and U.S.-Arab relations.

American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee www.adc.org

American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all people of Arab heritage in the United States. ADC also encourages a balanced U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and supports freedom and development in the Arab world.

American Muslim Council www.amcnational.org

The American Muslim Council (AMC) is a non-profit corporation that provides a setting where American Muslims can work to create better understanding within the United States of Muslim Culture and values.

Council for the National Interest www.cnionline.org

The Council for the National Interest (CNI) is a non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization advocating a new direction for U.S. Middle East Policy. CNI advocates that better Middle East policies serve American national interests more than our current policies.

Partners for Peace www.partnersforpeace.org

Partners for Peace is a Non-Governmental Organization that advocates a peaceful resolution to the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They work to inform the American people about voices that often go unheard in order to raise awareness about the necessity for peace.

Sabeel www.sabeel.org

Sabeel (“the way” in Arabic) is an ecumenical grassroots liberation movement among Palestinian Christians. It works to promote an international awareness regarding the identity of Palestinian Christians.

PHRMG www.phrmg.org

The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group (PHRMG) was founded by a diverse group of well-established Palestinians, including members of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), journalists, human rights activists, and religious leaders. PHRMG works to identify violations of Palestinian human rights by both Palestinian and Israeli authorities.

ICAHD www.icad.org

The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) is a non-violent, direct-action group initially formed to oppose and resist Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes in Occupied Territories. Since ICAHD’s establishment, their resistance and information disseminating efforts have been expanded to include land expropriation, settlement expansion, by-pass road construction, policies of “closure” and “separation,” and the extensive relocation of fruit and olive trees. These Israelis believe that the only chance for a genuine peace is for Palestinians to obtain a viable sovereignty of their own.

American Friends Service Committee www.afsc.org

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world. Quakers founded AFSC in 1917 to provide conscientious objectors with an opportunity to aid civilian victims of war. This organization is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice

Bethlehem University www.bethlehem.edu

Bethlehem University of the Holy Land is a Catholic Christian co-educational institution of higher learning. BU consists of highly qualified academic Palestinian faculty and staff who work along with their international colleagues. This university was one of the founding members of the Palestinian Council for Higher Education in 1978 and continues membership with the ministry of education.

Churches for Middle East Peace www.cmep.org

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a coalition of 22 public policy offices of national churches and agencies (Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant). CMEP believes that maintaining a sound United States policy towards the Middle East is crucial in achieving peace and stability within the region.

Code Pink www.codepink4peace.org

Code Pink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, stop new wars, and redirect our resources to healthcare, education, green jobs and other life affirming activity.

Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel www.eappi.org

The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) seeks to support local and international efforts to end the Israeli occupation and bring a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a just peace, based on international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. Participants monitor and report violations of human rights and international law.

The Holy Land Church Ecumenical Foundation www.hcef.org

The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HDEF) was founded by an ecumenical group of American Christians to preserve the Christian presence in the Holy Land. The goal of HCEF is for Americans to understand the plight of Arab Christians in the Holy Land, to ensure that all Arab Christians are no longer forced to emigrate from the Holy Land, and that they are all free to practice their faith.

J Street www.jstreet.org

J Street is the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement. This organization was founded to promote meaningful American leadership to end the Arab-Israeli and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts peacefully. J Street supports a new direction for American policy in the Middle East in which aids to an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the best interests of Israel, the United States, the Palestinians, and the region as a whole.

Jerusalem Fund www.thejerusalemfund.org

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development is an independent non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, organization based in Washington, D.C. In order to fulfill its mission, the Jerusalem Fund is comprised of three programs: the Palestine Center, the Humanitarian Link, and The Gallery. The Palestine Center is the educational program of the Jerusalem Fund, which gives voice to the Palestinian narrative. The Humanitarian Link extends grants to hospitals, orphanages, clinics, schools, universities and civil society organizations. The Gallery represents the cultural program of the Jerusalem Fund and showcases the rich culture and national heritage of the Palestinian people.

U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation www.endtheoccupation.org

The U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation is a diverse coalition working for freedom from occupation and equal rights for all by challenging U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The campaign is based on human rights and international law, providing a non-sectarian framework for everyone who supports it. Through education, this organization hopes to change the American role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict towards one supporting peace, justice, international law, and human rights.

Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace www.wiamep.org

The Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace (WIAMEP) supports efforts to engage companies that profit from the Israeli occupation of the West bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. WIAMEP works to urge these companies to discontinue their activities that result in profits from the occupation. This Alliance also advocates US aid to Israel on their compliance with human rights issues and international law.

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom www.wilpf.org

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom works peacefully to achieve disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, an end to all forms of violence, and to establish those political, social, and psychological conditions which can assure peace, freedom, and Justice for all.

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