We invite organizations and individuals to sign onto the following statement by filling out the form below. If you are signing on behalf of an organization, church, mosque, or synagogue, the name of your organization will be published along with the statement on FOSNA's website.
For too long, Palestinians have been calling for freedom, justice, and equality. As organizations that share these values, we urge you to join us in confronting Christians United for Israel (CUFI). CUFI has quietly become the largest organization in the United States driving support for Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian people. Claiming millions of members, CUFI uses its political leverage to ensure ongoing U.S. support for Israel’s colonization and military occupation of Palestine, including imprisoning Palestinian children; bombing homes, schools, and hospitals in Gaza; massacring peaceful protestors; and confiscating Palestinian land. These policies have continued and intensified during the Covid-19 pandemic. CUFI has bragged of its influence on US policy, stating that they “led the charge to have the U.S. recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.” It continues to push for unconstitutional anti-BDS legislation and illegal settlement expansion.
CUFI is a Christian Zionist organization: Its ideology and politics are deeply entrenched in white nationalism, anti-Muslim racism, anti-Semitism, and other systems of oppression. In spite of its strong political influence on the Hill, CUFI has operated largely under the radar and received little attention in comparison with groups like AIPAC. Until now. This is the moment to act: This June, many of your Congressional representatives will be meeting CUFI members. We cannot allow CUFI’s influence to go unchallenged. Join our digital action to #CounterCUFI! It will take each and every one of us to rise against racism, to reclaim and protect our communities, and to uphold the liberation of all people in the vision of justice, equality, and freedom.
Signed,
Friends of Sabeel North America
Jewish Voice for Peace
American Muslims for Palestine
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
Endorsed by:
Adalah Justice Project
Adalah-NY: Campaign for the Boycott of Israel
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
Azania to DC
Baltimore Palestine Solidarity
Catalyst Project
Central America Solidarity Coalition
Central Atlantic UCC Conference Palestine/Israel Network (CAC PIN)
Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)
CODEPINK Women for Peace
Democratic Socialists of America
FOSNA Los Angeles/Orange County
Islah Reparations Project
Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Israel/Palestine Task Force of the California-Nevada Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Kairos Puget Sound Coalition (KPSC)
Kairos USA
LA Jews for Peace
Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church Council, Oakland
Mennonite Palestine Israel Network (MennoPIN)
Middle East Peace Committee of Kehilla Community Synagogue
National Students for Justice in Palestine
NYC-DSA Anti-War Working Group
Occupation Free D.C.
Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace (PCAP)
Palestine Israel Network of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF PIN)
Palestinian Youth Movement - USA
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ - Faith)
Students for Justice in Palestine University of Texas at San Antonio
The Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights
Tree of Life Educational Fund
United Church of Christ Palestine/Israel Network (UCC PIN)
United Methodist Kairos Response
USA Palestine Mental Health Network
We will be gathering online on June 28th to challenge Christian Zionism and demand investment in Justice. Join us by registering here, and help make more of these actions possible by donating here.