Declaration of Principles

editor — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:36:04 +0000

The UPZ’s vision for Israel is based on the following principles:

A just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict
The cessation of all terrorist activity and violence against civilians, Palestinians and Israelis alike
An end to Israel's military, civilian and economic occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
A negotiated two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that recognizes the rights of self-determination for both peoples
Social and economic parity for all citizens and residents of Israel
The continued resolve of the U.S. and Canadian administrations and the North American Jewish community to hold Israel – and its advocates – to the values of democracy, social justice and pluralism

Efforts to Remove UPZ from the Israel on Campus Coalition Fail

editor — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:58:30 +0000

UPZ Vindicated

Efforts by the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) to have the Union of Progressive Zionists expelled from the Israel on Campus Coalition - the umbrella organization encompassing pro-Israel groups working on campus - have failed.

During the Fall 2007, the UPZ, which is supported by Meretz USA, Ameinu, Habonim Dror, and Hashomir Hatzair, sponosored a tour of Breaking the Silence - a group of discharged Israeli soldiers critical of some IDF practices in the Palestinian territories. For this, the ZOA began its lobbying efforts. After meeting to discuss the issue, the ICC Steering Committee released a statement rejecting the ZOA's demand and reaffirming the ICC's commitment to open dialogue and freedom of thought.