Dear Samuel Hayek,
Historically, the JNF played a major role in founding the state of Israel, helping to create a thriving country for the Jewish people.
However, we are concerned about the JNF's involvement in activities which jeopardize the possibility of peace and Israel's ability to maintain a strong democracy. Evictions of Palestinians from their homes in Silwan, East Jerusalem and the displacement of Bedouins living in the Negev town of al-Araqib to make way for a forestation project, both of which the JNF have been involved in, are harmful to Israel's future. Your announcement that you will be hosting Avigdor Lieberman in London does nothing to allay our concerns. Lieberman is the leader of a far-right party, and alongside instigating anti-democratic legislation in the Knesset, has also advocated for the transfer of many of Israel’s Arab citizens to the West Bank.
The JNF claims to be "Israel's leading humanitarian charity" but we question what you are doing to support peace and equality in Israel, as outlined in the declaration of independence.
We look forward to hearing your response,
I just looked at the screen and saw the number 100 which honestly feels surreal because I was worried nobody would actually care about this topic. It is strange to see so many people thinking about the same thing I am, especially when the JNF activities feel so disconnected from what should be the main goal of peace.
Reached 250 supporters
May 15, 2012
May 15, 2012
I have been reading through all your thoughts and it is clear that many people are feeling this same frustration about where things are heading. There is still nothing from their office despite the mounting questions about these projects which is actually a response in itself if you think about it. I am working on pulling together a more detailed breakdown of what is happening on the ground because people deserve to know the full reality.
May 14, 2012
Seeing this kind of energy grow around these questions is honestly surreal because I really started this just to see if anyone else was feeling as uneasy as I was about the direction things are taking. It feels like we are finally pushing back against the silence and honestly that momentum is the only thing that keeps me from feeling totally discouraged when I look at the news.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
6 Comments
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Sarah Singh
14 years ago
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Stop the evictions! This is not what the organization was supposed to stand for.
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David Lloyd
14 years ago
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so disappointed in how things are being handled now. truly shameful to see homes being taken away like this
E
Elena Rogers
14 years ago
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Justice for the families in Silwan. please reconsider your priorities
R
Rachel Lin
14 years ago
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The JNF needs to get back to its roots and stop funding these projects that push people out. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
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Tom Mensah
14 years ago
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why are we displaceing people for trees? just makes no sense to me.
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Mark Klein
14 years ago
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Lieberman has no place being hosted by this group. completely against the values they claim to have.
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Dear Samuel Hayek,
Historically, the JNF played a major role in founding the state of Israel, helping to create a thriving country for the Jewish people.
However, we are concerned about the JNF's involvement in activities which jeopardize the possibility of peace and Israel's ability to maintain a strong democracy. Evictions of Palestinians from their homes in Silwan, East Jerusalem and the displacement of Bedouins living in the Negev town of al-Araqib to make way for a forestation project, both of which the JNF have been involved in, are harmful to Israel's future. Your announcement that you will be hosting Avigdor Lieberman in London does nothing to allay our concerns. Lieberman is the leader of a far-right party, and alongside instigating anti-democratic legislation in the Knesset, has also advocated for the transfer of many of Israel’s Arab citizens to the West Bank.
The JNF claims to be "Israel's leading humanitarian charity" but we question what you are doing to support peace and equality in Israel, as outlined in the declaration of independence.
We look forward to hearing your response,
I just looked at the screen and saw the number 100 which honestly feels surreal because I was worried nobody would actually care about this topic. It is strange to see so many people thinking about the same thing I am, especially when the JNF activities feel so disconnected from what should be the main goal of peace.
Reached 250 supporters
May 15, 2012
May 15, 2012
I have been reading through all your thoughts and it is clear that many people are feeling this same frustration about where things are heading. There is still nothing from their office despite the mounting questions about these projects which is actually a response in itself if you think about it. I am working on pulling together a more detailed breakdown of what is happening on the ground because people deserve to know the full reality.
May 14, 2012
Seeing this kind of energy grow around these questions is honestly surreal because I really started this just to see if anyone else was feeling as uneasy as I was about the direction things are taking. It feels like we are finally pushing back against the silence and honestly that momentum is the only thing that keeps me from feeling totally discouraged when I look at the news.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
6 Comments
S
Sarah Singh
14 years ago
Featured
Stop the evictions! This is not what the organization was supposed to stand for.
D
David Lloyd
14 years ago
Featured
so disappointed in how things are being handled now. truly shameful to see homes being taken away like this
E
Elena Rogers
14 years ago
Featured
Justice for the families in Silwan. please reconsider your priorities
R
Rachel Lin
14 years ago
Featured
The JNF needs to get back to its roots and stop funding these projects that push people out. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
T
Tom Mensah
14 years ago
Featured
why are we displaceing people for trees? just makes no sense to me.
M
Mark Klein
14 years ago
Featured
Lieberman has no place being hosted by this group. completely against the values they claim to have.
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Stop the evictions! This is not what the organization was supposed to stand for.