We are a group of Jews, with supporters in all parts of Scotland, who are opposed to Israeli policies that undermine the livelihoods, human, civil and political rights of the Palestinian people and the ethical and political welfare of the Jewish people.
We want Jewish opinions critical of Israeli policy to be heard in Scotland, and for the Scottish Jewish community to realise that protest against Israeli policies is real and growing within the community.
We are working to develop our contacts with and support for Palestinian people trapped in the spiral of violence and repression, and Israeli groups working with them. We seek to work with other organisations on specific issues without necessarily endorsing everything they do.
We do not have an official line on issues beyond general support for the principles above and support for the right of Israelis to live in freedom and security within Israel's 1967 borders. There are many different opinions within the group, and people find the level and kind of activity which makes most sense to them. Our statement defines the issues on which we have agreed to campaign.
Latest news
Rafah Appeal
6th August 2008: Today we sent out this appeal to our members and supporters in order to raise funds to sponsor a day-trip for children in the Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. We intend that this appeal will demonstrate practical solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip, suffering under the siege, and will establish a practical connection with them, in however small a way. Read the appeal in full.
Update (27th August) After a very generous response from SJJP supporters, the trip has taken place and was very successful. We will soon have pictures and a report on this page. Jeff Halper
Jeff Halper is director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, and is one of Israel's most effective and high-profile campaigner for Palestinian rights and against the occupation. He was on the boats which recently broke the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
We are jointly sponsoring Jeff's speaking tour in Scotland this September. Don't miss hearing him - he is a fantastic speaker! This flier (PDF, opens in new window) has full details
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