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Response to Gaza

Israel Advocacy

Read more about the unilateral ceasefire here.

Israel Solidarity Rally Draws 1,500 to Federation

Monday, January 12, 2009

Sunday morning, January 11, on a few day's notice, 1500 community residents from all streams of Judaism stood in solidarity on the Federation's ballfields as Israel defended herself to put an end to Hamas's continued rocket attacks from Gaza. The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) led nearly 40 co-sponsoring local synagogues and organizations in the event, which was part of the many Rallies Across North America. More>>

JCRC Statement Regarding Israel Military Actions in Gaza

Monday, December 29, 2008

Israel has launched a series of air strikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the hundreds of rockets and mortars that have been fired daily into Israel attacking Israeli civilian populations. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County supports Israel's right to defend herself against attack from constant bombardment launched by this terrorist organization from Gaza into Israel's cities and towns. We regret the loss of innocent lives resulting from Hamas's positioning of military installations and operatives among their own civilian populations. More>>

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JCRC Update on the Gaza Situation

As the situation in Gaza continues to unfold, the JCRC remains in touch with American, Israeli and other sources and is updated regularly. We have released a statement supporting the people of Israel and are urging elected officials, leaders and other influentials throughout the region to express their support for Israel, defend its right to use military force to protect its citizens, and to hold Hamas responsible for the escalation in violence.

We are in a moment in which the mettle of our communal character is being tested.  Many of us have seen with our own eyes the physical and psychological effects of the attacks from Hamas on the people of Sederot and Netivot.  Israel’s restraint and willingness to use economic means to end the Hamas carnage has demonstrated more forbearance than any nation could be expected to show.  

Our job, as lovers of Israel and lovers of peace, is to make sure that the U.S. Government and American public opinion remain firmly on the side of what is right and just.

There are many in the world who would have Israel operate under a double standard.  They do not give Israel the same right to defend her citizens that they would demand from their own governments.  Please click here to read a letter from Ehud Olmert, expressing his gratitude o the Jewish Communities of the World for their support of the Israeli people at this difficult time.  

To read more about the unilateral ceasefire announced on January 17, please click here. For updates on the situation in Gaza including information on the military, politics and the status of social needs via our partners in Israel please visit UJC’s Gaza situation page www.ujc.org/gaza.