Leaders of the US Reform movement condemn US President Donald Trump’s proposals for the Gaza Strip.
“Whether this was an unfiltered, spontaneous utterance or the first seed of a serious plan, it is unrealistic and dangerous,” says a statement led by the Union for Reform Judaism.
The statement says the proposals will contribute to regional instability, pose security risks to Israel, undermine Palestinian self-determination, jeopardize the ceasefire and hostage deal, and harm efforts toward a two-state solution.
“This moment requires bold thinking to bring safety and autonomy to Israel and the Palestinians. What was proposed [Tuesday] will not build that future; it will undermine it. Forcibly removing either populace will only perpetuate the conflict,” the statement says.
Other signatories to the statement include the American Conference of Cantors; the Association of Reform Jewish Educators; and the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
Help us report truthfully on social media
As a multimedia journalist, my job is to take the quality, fact-based journalism produced by The Times of Israel newsroom and make it accessible across every platform — from Instagram posts to podcasts to short-form videos.
This is how many, especially young people, consume news these days. But misinformation is rampant on social media. Our team at ToI produces accurate, responsible short-form reporting on Israel and the Jewish world.
If you believe in the importance of factual social media journalism, please consider joining our reader support group, The Times of Israel Community. Your financial support is essential to sustain responsible multimedia reporting.
— Gabriella Jacobs, multimedia journalist
Support our work
Support our work
Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this
You're a dedicated reader
We’re really pleased that you’ve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month.
That’s why we started the Times of Israel - to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world.
So now we have a request. Unlike other news outlets, we haven’t put up a paywall. But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community.
For as little as $6 a month you can help support our quality journalism while enjoying The Times of Israel AD-FREE, as well as accessing exclusive content available only to Times of Israel Community members.
Thank you,
David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel
Join Our Community
Join Our Community
Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google
