International association of Conservative rabbis calls on Israel to ensure aid for Gazans

The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative rabbis, calls on Israel “to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need” in Gaza.

In a statement, the RA says it is “increasingly concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We recognize the need for urgent action to alleviate civilian suffering and ensure aid delivery, as leaders continue to focus on returning the hostages and ending this war.”

It stresses that “Hamas has caused this crisis. Its brutal October 7 attacks on Israeli communities set this war in motion, and its ongoing tactics — embedding fighters in civilian areas, stealing aid, and turning public infrastructure into military assets — continue to endanger Palestinian lives.”

At the same time, it says, “The Jewish tradition calls upon us to ensure the provision of food, water, and medical supplies as a top priority. Aid agencies, the United Nations, and the Israeli government must act swiftly to distribute supplies currently stalled at the border so they reach the civilians who so desperately need them. We are heartened by today’s news of planned air drops of food, and encourage other creative solutions to address this crisis.”