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U.S. militarization of Israel-Palestine

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Despite its calls for a non-military resolution to the conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, the U.S. continues to fund the militarization of the conflict through the direct and indirect military assistance it provides to the Israeli military and the Palestinian Authority.

AFSC works to change U.S. policy to instead support those pushing for nonviolent change, an end to Israel's occupation, and equality between Palestinians and Israelis.

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Stories, background papers, fact sheets, and other materials to help you understand issues connected to U.S. support for the militarization of the conflict. 

A closer look: U.S. aid to Israel and the Palestinian Authority

This infographic breaks down the U.S.’s so-called “non-military” aid to the region—and shows that much of this aid is, in fact, funding militarized programs.

Billions in military aid failed to bring peace to Israel-Palestine

Since World War II, the U.S. has given more military aid to Israel than to any other country. Talking with Israelis who are willing to speak out about the deepening militarization of Israeli culture and with Palestinians who can testify to the destructive effects of current military aid, we hear strong voices illustrating why further military aid is counterproductive to finding a durable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Fact sheet on military aid to Israel

Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of military as well as total U.S. aid since World War II. The U.S. Congress approves this aid, while the Department of Defense, with assistance from the Department of State, is responsible for transferring the weapons. This factsheet provides a closer look at where the money comes from and what it's used for.

Lecture on Israel's military budget

On the Global Day of Action Against Military Spending, Rela Mazali, an Israeli researcher, writer and activist, gave a lecture about the military budget in Israel.

Advocacy-

Information and materials for action

Condition U.S. military aid to Israel on respect for human rights

AFSC joined 14 other church groups in calling on Congress to condition the provision of U.S. military aid to Israel on Israel’s compliance with applicable U.S. laws. 

Response to criticism of the October 5 letter on conditioning aid to Israel

AFSC joined 14 other church groups in calling on congress to condition the provision of U.S. military aid to Israel on Israel’s compliance with applicable U.S. laws. There were many responses to this letter, both critical and affirming. This letter responds to some of the critisism the letter received. 

Tell Congress to stop funding the militarization of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Ask your legislators to support those pushing for freedom, equality, and justice and engaged in nonviolent popular resistance. 

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Advocating for peace in Israel-Palestine

Since 1948 AFSC has worked with Palestinians, Israelis, and the international community to realize a just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

Economic activism

In order to challenge the economic systems that sustain and profit from occupation and violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, AFSC supports economic activism including the use of nonviolent Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) tactics.

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