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After long periods of discernment, eight Quaker groups signed a joint statement calling Israel’s war in Gaza genocide.

As Quakers, we believe in the sanctity of every human life. The latest escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine breaks our hearts and compels us to demonstrate our testimonies of peace, truth, justice and equality. We grieve for every life lost, and for every survivor suffering from the unspeakable violence in this troubled region.

Starting tomorrow, November 1, more than 40 million Americans may lose food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At the same time, healthcare costs for millions will skyrocket.

That means that children across the country would go to bed hungry and families will be thrown off their healthcare plans — for no reason at all.

Funding for SNAP is set to expire tomorrow.

Today, the world celebrates 80 years since the creation of the United Nations.

In the aftermath of World War II, the U.N. offered a promise of a more just and peaceful world where the human rights of all are protected, and conflicts between states are settled with diplomacy, not war.

Today, we celebrate that vision, and the progress we’ve made towards a world free of war and threat of war, with equity and justice for all.

In response to the October 2023 attack by Hamas militants, the government of Israel launched what human rights organizations* have concluded meets the definition of genocide.** The Israeli military is rendering the Gaza Strip uninhabitable for Palestinians.

We cry out for the violence in Gaza to stop—for an end to the killing of Palestinians and for the Israeli hostages to be released.

Today, Senators Tim Kaine (VA), Adam Schiff (CA), and Rand Paul (KY) introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prevent President Donald Trump from launching unauthorized military strikes on Venezuela.

The new resolution comes as the Trump administration continued its lawless killings in the Caribbean Sea this week while escalating tensions and threatening war with Venezuela.

New U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Sea

As the new Gaza ceasefire takes effect today, Israeli forces have begun pulling back, and thousands of Palestinians have begun trekking back to whatever remains of their homes.

After two horrific and painful years, the ceasefire agreement announced this week provides hope for a reprieve from the genocide in Gaza and the return of all hostages.

After two horrific years of bombardment and blockade, we welcome news of a possible reprieve from the violence and genocide in Gaza and a return of all hostages. Any pause that spares lives is an opportunity to begin the long and difficult work of healing and rebuilding lives.

It’s hard to find words for this moment. The genocide in Gaza unfolding before our eyes has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, and the full scope of the devastation remains unknown.